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AV05 TVW

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

57,784 mi
Last recorded57,784 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 57,784 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2025 57,784 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 51,794 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 49,623 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2023 49,622 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 46,488 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/60/15 perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front exhaust flexi detiorated

reverse light not working

Fail 19 Oct 2022 46,479 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken 2x orange 1x yellow (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/60/15 perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective front wipers poor (3.4 (b) (i))

front exhaust flexi detiorated

noise from rear brakes in rollers

reverse light not working

Pass 8 Oct 2021 39,669 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2021 39,663 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/60/15 tyre is also perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

possible noise from offside front wheel when rotated

Pass 24 Oct 2020 32,803 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front windscreen wipers poor

offside rear coil spring corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2020 32,797 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working not working when side lights are switched on (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front windscreen wipers poor

offside rear coil spring corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2019 24,341 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 22,942 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 18,402 miles

All tyres perished on sidewalls inner/outer and in tread

Pass 21 Apr 2015 18,153 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

all 4 tyres cracked

Fail 21 Apr 2015 18,153 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

all 4 tyres cracked

Pass 13 Oct 2014 17,789 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 17,415 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all four tyres cracking slightly

slight cut to n/s/f tyre caused by wheel trim rubbing

Fail 28 Mar 2013 16,687 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 16,687 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 15,692 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 14,906 miles

n/s/f slight damage to rim

Pass 23 Mar 2010 13,806 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 12,974 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 11,809 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 TVW is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 TVW, 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 TVW registered?

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

Is AV05 TVW safe to buy?

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