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AV05 VNP

2005 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

146,885 mi
Last recorded146,885 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 VNP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2020 146,885 miles

offside rear seatbelt begining to fray

Fail 14 Aug 2020 146,881 miles

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))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

offside rear seatbelt begining to fray

Pass 23 Aug 2019 136,556 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2019 136,556 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 126,897 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 117,686 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 108,132 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 96,659 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 85,784 miles

nearside rear wheel bearing is slightly rough

Pass 27 Aug 2013 75,866 miles

nearside rear wheel bearing possible noise

Pass 29 Aug 2012 65,552 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 56,723 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 47,100 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 38,626 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear number plate slightly deteriated , but still readable .

Pass 1 May 2008 27,649 miles

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres worn low inner and outter edges

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 VNP is a 2005 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 VNP, 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 VNP registered?

AV05 VNP is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 May 2005.

Is AV05 VNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV05 VNP shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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