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AV05 NHZ

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

176,363 mi
Last recorded176,363 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2020 176,363 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 174,338 miles

Nearside Front brake pipe corroded

Offside Front brake pipe corroded

Offside Rear flexey slightley twisted

all tyres perrished and cracked

both rear sills to floors corroded

Fail 29 Jan 2019 174,338 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel lock nut replaced on cable adjuster (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front brake pipe corroded

Offside Front brake pipe corroded

Offside Rear flexey slightley twisted

all tyres perrished and cracked

both rear sills to floors corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2018 171,976 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both fronts (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 170,533 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both fronts (3.6.B.2c)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear flexey slight twist

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

front springs corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2016 165,048 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush play in both rear pins and bushes (2.4.G.2)

slight play n/s/r suspension bushes

Fail 16 Feb 2016 165,048 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working head light (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush play in both rear pins and bushes (2.4.G.2)

slight play n/s/r suspension bushes

Pass 2 Mar 2015 157,596 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2015 157,596 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 151,135 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2014 151,135 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 143,649 miles

all metal brake pipes showing surface corrosion

Fail 8 Mar 2013 143,649 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all metal brake pipes showing surface corrosion

Pass 8 Mar 2012 126,889 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2012 126,824 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)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 3 Mar 2011 108,674 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 90,605 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/f and n/s/r tyres getting low

Fail 5 Mar 2010 90,605 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

o/s/f and n/s/r tyres getting low

Pass 24 Mar 2009 76,557 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 76,557 miles

Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 57,329 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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 NHZ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NHZ, 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 NHZ is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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