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AV05 MZJ

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

94,521 mi
Last recorded94,521 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 94,521 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 May 2025 92,117 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

heavy corrosion on rear lower arms and control arms

Pass 17 Jun 2024 89,411 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded osf osr nsr (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sil (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 86,285 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both coil spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material coated (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside rear - nearside rear - nearside front- deteriorating (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 14 Jun 2023 86,285 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both coil spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material coated (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside rear - nearside rear - nearside front- deteriorating (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2022 83,212 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bothside front . (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bothside rear corroded in places. (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded bothside front and rear badly corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 80,226 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bothside rear slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded and bothside rear badly corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing bothside rear center tread cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 77,650 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 76,825 miles

Exhaust flexible pipe corroded.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Jun 2019 76,824 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected (4.11 (a) (ii))

Exhaust flexible pipe corroded.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 75,547 miles

rear number plate in poor condition

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Jun 2017 73,314 miles

Nearside Front cv boot clip loose

exhaust front flexi in poor codition

Pass 28 Jun 2016 69,928 miles

Offside Rear coil spring heavily corroded

rear registration plate faded

Fail 28 Jun 2016 69,928 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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front tyre worn on edge

Offside Rear coil spring heavily corroded

rear registration plate faded

Pass 18 Jun 2015 63,954 miles

Exhaust corroded

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 Jun 2015 63,843 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nsf tyre featered on edge 3mm

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 20 Jun 2014 55,890 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 20 Jun 2014 55,890 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 20 Jun 2013 50,066 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 50,066 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 44,313 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 34,576 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 28,816 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 23,020 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 15,968 miles

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 MZJ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MZJ, 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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What year was AV05 MZJ registered?

AV05 MZJ is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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