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AV05 NDZ

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

139,436 mi
Last recorded139,436 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 NDZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2023 139,436 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55R16 91W (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and 2mm tread depth 205/55R1691W (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 127,972 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 127,972 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 120,233 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front axle rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

light underbody corrosion

Pass 21 Jan 2020 109,257 miles

Coil spring corroded front and rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor/floor to sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor/floor to sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 107,254 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

centre exhaust outter skin corroding

corrosion forming both rear inner sills

corrosion forming o/s outter sill

Fail 11 Apr 2019 107,254 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

centre exhaust outter skin corroding

corrosion forming both rear inner sills

corrosion forming o/s outter sill

Pass 6 Apr 2018 103,743 miles

both front suspension arms rear bushes starting to split/wear

centre exhaust box corroded and outer skin

corrosion starting to form on outer lower sills

engine slightly noisey

o/s/r droplink has slight movement

o/s/r tyre perished and on 2mm

Pass 11 Apr 2017 100,358 miles

corrosion forming to n/s/r and o/s/r inner sills

o/s/r tyre cracking/worn

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

slight oil slight

Fail 11 Apr 2017 100,358 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

corrosion forming to n/s/r and o/s/r inner sills

o/s/r tyre cracking/worn

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

slight oil slight

Pass 24 Mar 2016 97,066 miles

both front tyres cracking in tread

both rear tyres perished

centre exhaust rusty

corrosion forming on both rear inner sills

Fail 13 Apr 2015 94,166 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres perished

centre exhaust box rusty

n/s/r tyre has cut to sidewall

Pass 13 Apr 2015 94,166 miles

both rear tyres perished

centre exhaust box rusty

n/s/r tyre has cut to sidewall

Pass 26 Mar 2014 91,187 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

all four coil springs corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2013 88,723 miles

cut to n/s/r tyre but not reaching cords

rear trailing arms- front bushses splitting

Pass 30 Mar 2012 79,973 miles

osr tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 24 Mar 2012 79,749 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

osr tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 26 Mar 2011 60,967 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 60,967 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 50,101 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 42,179 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 34,284 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 NDZ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2005 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 74,404 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 NDZ, 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 NDZ is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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