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AV05 OTS

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

103,120 mi
Last recorded103,120 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2016 103,120 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 103,120 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 May 2015 93,855 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front number plate broken

Pass 15 May 2014 89,413 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 May 2013 82,149 miles

front tyres getting low on tread ok at moment

Pass 17 May 2012 77,702 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 71,988 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 64,005 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 53,961 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 42,121 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 42,121 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 OTS is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 OTS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV05 OTS registered?

AV05 OTS is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 March 2005.

Is AV05 OTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV05 OTS shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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