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AV05 NDU

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

210,203 mi
Last recorded210,203 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2016 210,203 miles

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

both front suspension coil springs corroded

front exhaust flexi pipe in poor condition

Fail 24 Mar 2016 210,107 miles

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

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

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

both front suspension coil springs corroded

front exhaust flexi pipe in poor condition

Pass 16 Mar 2015 197,252 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 170,735 miles

Oil leak

brake pedal anti-slip slightly worn

front exhaust flex in poor condition

n/side park brake performance slightly low

n/side wiper blade split

o/s/r tyre perished

o/side wiper blade split

Fail 21 Mar 2014 170,324 miles

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

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

Oil leak

brake pedal anti-slip slightly worn

front exhaust flex in poor condition

n/side park brake performance slightly low

n/side wiper blade split

o/s/r tyre perished

o/side wiper blade split

Pass 25 Mar 2013 150,735 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

front exhaust flex in poor condition

Fail 30 Mar 2012 116,862 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Poor brake pedal

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 116,862 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Poor brake pedal

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 80,526 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 47,192 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 19,172 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 13,804 miles

front number plate cracked

o/s/r seat belt not checked

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 NDU is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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