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AV05 TVA

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

75,174 mi
Last recorded75,174 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2026 75,174 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Sep 2026 75,174 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2025 73,932 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing poor condition (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

offside front seat belt slight fraying

rear number plate delaminated.will require attention

Fail 4 Oct 2025 73,899 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link pin gaiter worn.play in balljoint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing poor condition (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

offside front seat belt slight fraying

rear boot struts worn

rear number plate delaminated.will require attention

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 5 Oct 2024 72,175 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

nearside and offside rear boot struts worn

nearside front anti roll bar link pin worn,gaiter slight split

offside front seat belt slight frayed

rear number plate delaminating

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 10 Oct 2023 71,244 miles

rear tailgate struts worn

rear wiper blade worn

Fail 7 Oct 2023 71,235 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe area.worn and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn link pin worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine oil filter area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear tailgate struts worn

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 3 Oct 2022 69,446 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre outer sidewall perishing

front exhaust flexi pipe worn,poor condition,slight blowing

rear tailgate struts worn

rear wiper blade perished

Pass 4 Oct 2021 68,011 miles

front exhaust flexi pipe worn and blowing. manifold pipe.may require attention

rear tail gate struts worn / weak

rear wiper blade split

Pass 7 Oct 2020 66,183 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 66,183 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm read on cords (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tread on cords (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2019 55,900 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre starting to wear on inner edge 195/60/15

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre starting to wear on inner edge 195/60/15

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 54,269 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 54,269 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 50,162 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 15 Mar 2017 50,162 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 45,234 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

oil leak suspect driveshaft seal (nearside)

Fail 8 Mar 2016 45,233 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Suspect washer pump or fuse (8.2.3)

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

oil leak suspect driveshaft seal (nearside)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 41,957 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 38,797 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 35,463 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 32,826 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 28,673 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 28,673 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 25,138 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 19,244 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 12,493 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 TVA is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 TVA, 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 TVA is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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