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AV05 TNU

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

138,201 mi
Last recorded138,201 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 TNU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 17 Sep 2025 138,201 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

slight crossion all round

Brake pedal not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2024 134,059 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2024 134,049 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 128,718 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3mm & inner edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3mm & inner edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Dec 2023 128,718 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3mm & inner edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3mm & inner edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 117,399 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has condensation not affecting beam pattern

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 98,796 miles

both front tyres on limit

front disc corroded

Fail 10 Dec 2021 98,796 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

both front tyres on limit

front disc corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2020 98,529 miles

both front tyres wearing low

Pass 6 Dec 2019 95,261 miles

Rear coil springs corroded

Slight roughness offside front

Fail 6 Dec 2019 95,261 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Rear coil springs corroded

Slight roughness offside front

Pass 9 Jan 2019 86,144 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component seeping from rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 81,183 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 21 Feb 2017 75,627 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 70,616 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 63,202 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 51,730 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 51,730 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 43,926 miles

Nearside Front 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 13 Apr 2011 36,209 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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)

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

Tracking needs checking

Pass 16 Apr 2010 28,830 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 20 Apr 2009 22,500 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 22,500 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2008 17,217 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 TNU is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 TNU, 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 TNU registered?

AV05 TNU is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 April 2005.

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