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AV05 SOE

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

113,334 mi
Last recorded113,334 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 SOE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2016 113,334 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2016 111,842 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake discs are in my opinion worn close to their limit

Pass 30 Jan 2015 88,458 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 83,588 miles

N/S/F coil spring starting to rust

N/S/R coil spring starting to rust

N/S/R tyre starting to perish

O/S/F coil spring starting to rust

O/S/R coil spring starting to rust

Pass 21 Jan 2013 77,887 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

unable to test nearside rear seat belt due to child seat being fitted at time of test

Fail 21 Jan 2013 77,887 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

unable to test nearside rear seat belt due to child seat being fitted at time of test

Pass 20 Jan 2012 70,981 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Jan 2012 70,981 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 62,764 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2011 62,764 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 55,000 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 47,993 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 42,989 miles

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

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 SOE is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SOE, 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 SOE is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 April 2005.

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