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AV05 TSY

2005 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2022
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

91,349 mi
Last recorded91,349 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 TSY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2021 91,349 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Suspension corroded

Fail 11 Jun 2021 91,290 miles

Brake performance not tested Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.2.1 (g))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Suspension corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2020 86,564 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Mar 2019 79,935 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 75,800 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 71,479 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 65,027 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2015 62,890 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2014 59,136 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 15 May 2013 55,717 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 51,841 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 May 2011 48,843 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 45,185 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 38,858 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 30,409 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 TSY is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 TSY, 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 TSY is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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