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AV05 OTH

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

94,322 mi
Last recorded94,322 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 OTH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2020 94,322 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2020 94,322 miles

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

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

Nearside Front 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 85,538 miles

Front coil springs corroded

Front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Offside Rear coil spring corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2018 84,765 miles

Front coil springs corroded

Offside Front Inner cv boot showing signs of grease on outside of boot by clip area no signs of any splits holes and boot secure

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear coil spring corroded

Fail 25 Apr 2018 84,765 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front coil springs corroded

Offside Front Inner cv boot showing signs of grease on outside of boot by clip area no signs of any splits holes and boot secure

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear coil spring corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2017 84,029 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 81,692 miles

Engine Management Light On

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Tyres Cracking/Perished

Pass 25 Apr 2015 76,841 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 70,552 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 66,685 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 62,728 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 54,880 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 27 Apr 2010 45,743 miles

Rear tyres slightly cracked

Pass 21 Apr 2009 37,984 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 28,827 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 28,169 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 OTH is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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

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