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AV05 VLT

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,954 mi
Last recorded78,954 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2018 78,954 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 75,286 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 75,286 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Offside Front brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 71,128 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 66,715 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 66,714 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 60,753 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 53,156 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 46,142 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2013 46,142 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 38,762 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 38,542 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 33,205 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 23,438 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 14,387 miles

N/S/ wiper splitting

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 VLT is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VLT, 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 VLT registered?

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

Is AV05 VLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV05 VLT shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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