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AV05 YRW

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,551 mi
Last recorded147,551 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2019 147,551 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 138,190 miles

front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 2 Oct 2017 130,415 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 120,588 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 109,116 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 28 Sep 2015 108,922 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2014 97,906 miles

Engine Management Light on

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 17 Sep 2013 86,005 miles

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

exhaust corroded slightly

front pads worn

front discs heavily worn

Pass 17 Sep 2013 86,005 miles

exhaust corroded slightly

front pads worn

front discs heavily worn

Pass 12 Sep 2012 74,325 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 63,011 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 51,627 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 51,627 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 40,782 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 33,357 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 33,357 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 YRW is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YRW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV05 YRW registered?

AV05 YRW is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 June 2005.

Is AV05 YRW safe to buy?

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