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AV05 WHU

2005 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

53,106 mi
Last recorded53,106 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 WHU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 53,106 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 2 Apr 2026 53,106 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 51,299 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing recommend replacing & inner edge wearing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2025 51,294 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing recommend replacing & outer edge wearing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 48,866 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords recommend replacing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords recommend replacing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 3 Apr 2024 48,866 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords recommend replacing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords recommend replacing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 48,151 miles

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 29 Sep 2021 45,832 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 45,832 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 44,095 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 May 2019 42,737 miles

Both rear tyres wearing slightly uneven

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

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

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

Fail 2 May 2019 42,737 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Both rear tyres wearing slightly uneven

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2018 41,129 miles

front tyres cracked and perished

front discs corroded

front lower arm bushes perished

Pass 4 May 2017 39,547 miles

both front & rear discs wearing

Pass 3 May 2016 37,737 miles

front lower arm bushes cracked

Pass 29 Apr 2015 36,026 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Apr 2015 36,026 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Apr 2014 34,198 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 34,198 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 May 2013 32,050 miles

Rear torque arms (links) bushes starting to crack/perish

Rear tyres perishing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 May 2012 29,819 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 27,883 miles

nearside front tyre perished badly and close to the legal limit

offside front tyre perished

Pass 4 May 2010 25,566 miles

front wipers slightly smearing

nearside front tyre perished

Pass 6 May 2009 22,709 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 18,310 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 WHU is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,999cc 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 WHU, 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 WHU registered?

AV05 WHU is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 May 2005.

Is AV05 WHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV05 WHU shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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