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AV05 NCU

2005 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

106,380 mi
Last recorded106,380 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 NCU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2018 106,380 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 106,379 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jan 2017 96,061 miles

Slight play in o/s front steering rack end

Pass 5 Feb 2016 85,757 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 78,051 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 69,608 miles

n/s/f tyre starting to crack on inner wall

o/s/r tyre starting to perish inbetween tread

Fail 11 Mar 2014 69,603 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

n/s/f tyre starting to crack on inner wall

o/s/r tyre starting to perish inbetween tread

Pass 27 Mar 2013 61,558 miles

front tyres wearing low

Pass 28 Mar 2012 54,425 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 45,884 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 39,679 miles

both front and nearside rear tyres close to wear limit

both rear and offside front tyres close to limit

Pass 15 Apr 2009 34,165 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 34,165 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 27,906 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 NCU is a 2005 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 NCU, 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 NCU registered?

AV05 NCU is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is AV05 NCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV05 NCU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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