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AV05 ZWY

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

152,764 mi
Last recorded152,764 miles
Recorded on8 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 ZWY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2018 152,764 miles

Engine management light on

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

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2018 152,483 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Engine management light on

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2017 140,463 miles

Oil leak from gear box area ()

engine management light on

Fail 11 May 2017 140,275 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak from gear box area ()

engine management light on

Pass 18 May 2016 127,626 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

engine management light on

heat shield insecure

Pass 20 May 2015 111,054 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2015 110,755 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2014 96,128 miles

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

engine management light on.

Pass 15 Jun 2013 79,630 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 70,821 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 62,095 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 54,859 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 54,859 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 46,853 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 37,549 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 ZWY is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 ZWY, 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 ZWY registered?

AV05 ZWY is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 May 2005.

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