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AV05 OTB

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,786 mi
Last recorded100,786 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2024 100,786 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Nov 2024 100,786 miles

Emissions unable to be completed rear section missing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 98,360 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

surface corrosion on under side of vehicle front and rear suspension and steering components and both rear inner sills

Fail 17 Nov 2023 98,359 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

surface corrosion on under side of vehicle front and rear suspension and steering components and both rear inner sills

Pass 22 Nov 2022 97,096 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 22 Nov 2022 97,096 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 95,622 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 95,622 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 95,207 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 88,409 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 79,327 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Nov 2018 79,327 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 70,906 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 60,062 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 56,748 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 50,163 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 42,991 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 35,869 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 35,869 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 30,500 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 25,155 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 21,082 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 17,979 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 13,300 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 OTB is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 OTB, 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 OTB registered?

AV05 OTB is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 March 2005.

Is AV05 OTB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV05 OTB shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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