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AV05 MYW

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

147,919 mi
Last recorded147,919 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 MYW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2022 147,919 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front wing obviously corroded but covered in tape

Fail 7 Jul 2022 147,919 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front wing obviously corroded but covered in tape

Pass 9 Jul 2021 138,672 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Jul 2021 138,672 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 131,160 miles

Offside Front wheel arch corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides badly (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides trailing arms front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2020 131,160 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front wheel arch corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides badly (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides trailing arms front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached is detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 122,414 miles

bothside rear coil spring badly corroded.

Fail 18 Mar 2019 122,190 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex pipe at joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure metal support mounting broke, can be welded. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear heat shield partially insecure, should secure.

bothside rear coil spring badly corroded.

cooling reservoir level low.

Pass 28 Mar 2018 112,426 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn close to limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust flexi breaking

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 28 Mar 2018 112,426 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working both side rear not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn close to limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust flexi breaking

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 22 Mar 2017 105,341 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 97,635 miles

Child seat fitted.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but still legible.

Fail 16 Mar 2016 97,635 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Child seat fitted.

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but still legible.

Pass 21 Mar 2015 87,408 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front windscreen lighty scratched

Pass 22 Mar 2014 76,870 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2013 68,040 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2013 68,040 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 58,693 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 19 Mar 2011 46,801 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2010 35,811 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear number plate fading

Pass 14 Mar 2009 26,026 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 17,898 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 17,898 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

How Reliable is the Ford Focus?

Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
6,500
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,072,617
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,055,468
Stop lamp not working 415,965
Brake pipe excessively corroded 379,900
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 375,019
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 359,770
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AV05 MYW is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2005 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 74,404 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Focus fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,055,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AV05 MYW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 21 years old, this Ford Focus is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AV05 MYW is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 March 2005.

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