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AV05 VMK

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

121,645 mi
Last recorded121,645 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 121,645 miles

Fixing missing on rear exhaust heat shield, but still secure.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 May 2025 121,645 miles

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

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

Fixing missing on rear exhaust heat shield, but still secure.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2024 114,967 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2024 114,967 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 114,948 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 114,881 miles

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

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

no reverse light

Pass 20 Mar 2020 114,649 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 113,682 miles

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

no reverse lights

Fail 20 Mar 2019 113,682 miles

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

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

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

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

no reverse lights

Pass 20 Mar 2018 112,457 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 109,567 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 105,220 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 99,278 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 89,700 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 81,893 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 74,031 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 65,564 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 56,949 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 46,845 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 37,871 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 VMK is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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

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