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AV05 TGO

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,510 mi
Last recorded84,510 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2017 84,510 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 78,966 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 74,703 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 74,703 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 70,330 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 70,326 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 65,306 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 65,306 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 60,932 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 60,930 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 55,419 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 47,873 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 39,898 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 39,897 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 30,857 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 TGO is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TGO, 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 TGO registered?

AV05 TGO is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is AV05 TGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV05 TGO shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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