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AV05 TLZ

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

112,184 mi
Last recorded112,184 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 112,184 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 105,883 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

inner sils corroded at rear but still solid

nsr brake pipe corroded

suspension coil springs corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2024 104,066 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2024 104,044 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2023 102,561 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2023 102,561 miles

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))

Pass 9 Apr 2022 98,807 miles

Front Exhaust blowing

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2022 98,807 miles

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))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 94,924 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 89,132 miles

all x4 tyres slightly perished

Pass 25 Jun 2018 85,581 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 81,471 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 77,756 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Jul 2015 72,239 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 66,371 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 60,464 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 56,579 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 50,636 miles

NSF drop link gaitor split

OSF drop link gaitor split

Pass 27 Aug 2010 43,603 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 36,657 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 33,851 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Mar 2008 25,595 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 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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