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AV05 OTT

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

111,234 mi
Last recorded111,234 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 111,234 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 108,917 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 106,564 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 102,962 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front slight play inner rack joint

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 99,732 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 96,409 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 93,647 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre edge slightly feathered

Pass 25 Feb 2019 89,203 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 89,203 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 84,783 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 79,526 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 73,573 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 67,876 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 61,941 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 53,868 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 46,489 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 38,798 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 32,104 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/r tyre has slightly cracked side wall

o/s/f tyre feathering on inner and outer edge

Pass 18 Mar 2009 25,928 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 18,889 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 OTT is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 OTT, 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 OTT registered?

AV05 OTT is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 March 2005.

Is AV05 OTT safe to buy?

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