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AV05 ZHK

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,453 mi
Last recorded108,453 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2022 108,453 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured all (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sil (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside 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))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 104,744 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 102,621 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 101,152 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Nov 2019 101,125 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 99,708 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 99,708 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 95,808 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 92,594 miles

All four tyres cracked and perished

Fail 8 Nov 2016 92,594 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

All four tyres cracked and perished

engine management light on

Pass 17 Nov 2015 89,840 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 87,565 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 85,947 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012
Pass 30 Jan 2012 78,789 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 78,789 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 67,505 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 65,063 miles

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)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 57,471 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 44,783 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 ZHK 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 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 ZHK, 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 ZHK is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 April 2005.

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