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AV05 TTE

2005 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

119,385 mi
Last recorded119,385 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 TTE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2024 119,385 miles

Nearside Front Lower wing corroded

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 corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2024 119,385 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower wing corroded

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 corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2023 114,025 miles

Both front wings corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2022 110,966 miles

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

both front wings lower heavy corrosion

rear wiper deteriorating

tyre pressure rectified at time of test

Fail 19 Feb 2022 110,966 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid bottle empty and n/s one jet blocked (3.5 (a))

both front wings lower heavy corrosion

rear wiper deteriorating

tyre pressure rectified at time of test

Pass 2 Mar 2021 110,048 miles

Front slight engine oil leak

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 2 Mar 2021 110,048 miles

Front slight engine oil leak

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 108,463 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 102,079 miles

accident damage and corrossion to o/s/f lower

n/s/f lower wing / sill starting to corrode

o/s/f winger indicator starting to fade

power point socket not working

Fail 4 Mar 2019 102,079 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

accident damage and corrossion to o/s/f lower

n/s/f lower wing / sill starting to corrode

o/s/f winger indicator starting to fade

power point socket not working

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both 205/55 x 16 V (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 99,372 miles

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

rear wiper blade worn out

Fail 7 Mar 2018 99,372 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour Both (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

rear wiper blade worn out

Pass 1 Mar 2017 92,918 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2017 92,918 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 86,163 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear wiper blade rubber split

Fail 9 Mar 2016 86,163 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear wiper blade rubber split

Pass 20 Feb 2015 79,077 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 3 Mar 2014 68,629 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 57,770 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 48,948 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 48,948 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 42,133 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 42,133 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 37,648 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 29,145 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 23,332 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 TTE is a 2005 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 TTE, 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 TTE registered?

AV05 TTE is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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