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AV05 NHU

2005 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

132,804 mi
Last recorded132,804 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 NHU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2018 132,804 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play nearside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play offside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

advisory at time of test middle seat belt missing

advisory battery warning light on

advisory exhaust front flex mounting broken off exhaust

advisory rear exhaust mounting broken off exhaust

advisory reversing light not working

Pass 12 Jun 2017 119,471 miles

centre rear seat belt not fitted at time of test

exhaust tailpipe mounting broken

front brake discs are worn and corroded

front tyres worn low on edges

nearside rear tyre tread wear uneven on inside edge

Pass 15 Jun 2016 101,193 miles

centre rear seat belt missing at time of test

exhaust corroded, rear mounting is loose

front brake disc surfaces are corroded

offside rear tyre tread worn low, both rear tyres are going out of shape

oil leak

windscreen chipped

Pass 1 Jun 2015 96,007 miles

centre rear seat belt missing at time of test

slight oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2014 93,497 miles

centre rear seat belt not fitted at time of test

offside rear tyre wear low and uneven

windscreen chipped

Fail 30 May 2014 93,491 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

centre rear seat belt not fitted at time of test

offside rear tyre wear low and uneven

windscreen chipped

Pass 30 Mar 2013 80,061 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

no seat belt fitted to centre rear seat.

Fail 16 Mar 2013 79,534 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 69,920 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 63,581 miles

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

front numberplate damaged

small patch has been applied to offside front tyre inner sidewall,but no obvious evidence of sidewall defects

Fail 21 Mar 2011 63,581 miles

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

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

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

front numberplate damaged

small patch has been applied to offside front tyre inner sidewall,but no obvious evidence of sidewall defects

Pass 27 Apr 2010 60,205 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

a/c pipe broken and loose

front number plate cracked

Pass 15 Apr 2009 47,784 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front number plate cracked

Pass 28 Mar 2008 35,269 miles

n/s/f inner cv boot split

slight oil leak from o/s drive shaft oil seal

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 NHU is a 2005 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,999cc 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 NHU, 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 NHU registered?

AV05 NHU is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 April 2005.

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