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AV05 TVZ

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2024
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

230,205 mi
Last recorded230,205 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 TVZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Fail 21 Oct 2024 230,205 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower wing area slightly corroded

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable components

rear suspension areas heavily undersealed and corroded in places

Pass 24 Oct 2023 222,491 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2023 222,489 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 215,212 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Nov 2022 215,210 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 207,350 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 207,350 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 200,232 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 200,231 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 191,903 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 191,902 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 179,237 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable components

slight play in both front lower suspension arm rear bushes

Pass 21 Oct 2017 166,353 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable components

Pass 21 Nov 2016 154,876 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable components

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 11 Dec 2015 142,090 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 124,861 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 107,670 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 89,401 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2012 89,401 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 75,633 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 20 Dec 2011 75,628 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 62,494 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 62,494 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 50,690 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 47,847 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2009 47,475 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 36,262 miles

Both front tyres are quite badly worn on their inner edges (especially the o/s one).

Both the front and rear brake pads look thin. Replacement recommended.

Pass 13 Aug 2007 25,593 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 25,593 miles

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

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 TVZ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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

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