MOT Status
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112,184 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Outer lower wing corroded
Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive x2 sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
general corrosion underneath rear suspension
brake pedal rubber worn
inner sils corroded at rear but still solid
nsr brake pipe corroded
suspension coil springs corroded
Brake pedal wearing smooth rubber wearing (1.1.2 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe to centre flange (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s/f and o/s/f and n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/60/15 both n/s/f slight damage to n/s outer side wall but meets requirements and o/s/f tyre low on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front both front and rear subframes showing signs of corrosion
Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively wire not secure properly due to corrosion but not damaged or rubbing on any components (1.6 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
could not see all of brake pipes due to heat shields and plastic trims
underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion and both rear inner sills
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both n/s and o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radios arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pedal wearing smooth rubber wearing (1.1.2 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe to centre flange (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s/f and o/s/f and n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/60/15 both n/s/f slight damage to n/s outer side wall but meets requirements and o/s/f tyre low on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front both front and rear subframes showing signs of corrosion
Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively wire not secure properly due to corrosion but not damaged or rubbing on any components (1.6 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
could not see all of brake pipes due to heat shields and plastic trims
underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion and both rear inner sills
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
Front Exhaust blowing
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust blowing
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Coolant leak ()
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides and fuel filler pipes are corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
drive belt deterioater
all x4 tyres slightly perished
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
parking brake has little reserve travel
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak ()
NSF drop link gaitor split
OSF drop link gaitor split
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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AV05 TLZ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.
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 TLZ, 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 TLZ is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 March 2005.
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