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AV05 TLK

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

92,752 mi
Last recorded92,752 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 92,752 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Oct 2025 92,729 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 88,909 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front wing bottom corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive whole outersill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front wing bottom corroded

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive whole outersill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

whole exhaust system in a very poor condition

Pass 22 Sep 2023 82,783 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive from water pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower lower wing panel corroded

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill backing (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front lower wing panel corroded

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outersill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill backing (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 77,712 miles

Nearside Front Lower wing corroded

Offside Front Lower wing corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2021 70,115 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing high/low (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded

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

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

Offside Front Lower wing badly corroded

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing high/low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2021 70,110 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing high/low (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded

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

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

Offside Front Lower wing badly corroded

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing high/low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 58,668 miles

Offside Front Lower wing corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear high/low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear high/low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 42,134 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2019 42,134 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 38,784 miles

Corrosion on bottom of both front wings

Pass 13 Apr 2018 37,889 miles

Corrosion on bottom of both front wings

Fail 13 Apr 2018 37,889 miles

Corrosion on bottom of both front wings

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 36,651 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 36,651 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Apr 2016 35,202 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 35,202 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 32,612 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 30,637 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2013 27,776 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 25,350 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 25,349 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 22,073 miles

FRONT TYRES WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT ON INNER EDGES

FRONT WIPER BLADES SMEAR SCREEN

SMALL CHIPS IN SCREEN

Pass 15 Apr 2010 18,834 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 15,082 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 10,868 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 TLK is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 TLK, 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 TLK registered?

AV05 TLK is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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