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AV05 ZWZ

2005 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

115,312 mi
Last recorded115,312 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 ZWZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2022 115,312 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Central exhaust silencer has slight blow

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view large chip behind interior mirror (3.2 (a) (i))

Front exhaust flexi pipe breaking up

Nearside Rear wheel rim has slight deflection

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight engine oil leak

Fail 9 Mar 2022 115,312 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Central exhaust silencer has slight blow

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view large chip behind interior mirror (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Front exhaust flexi pipe breaking up

Nearside Rear wheel rim has slight deflection

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight engine oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2021 112,104 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all in places (1.1.11 (c))

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear hand brake cables outer casings worn

Rear suspension components showing signs of corrosion

Fail 23 Feb 2021 112,104 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all in places (1.1.11 (c))

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear hand brake cables outer casings worn

Rear suspension components showing signs of corrosion

Pass 16 Mar 2020 109,664 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both sides rear inner sills corroded

slight engine oil leak

Fail 16 Mar 2020 109,664 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both sides rear inner sills corroded

slight engine oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2019 103,588 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

both rear tyres perished

slight engine oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2018 92,218 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm + perishing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm + perishing (4.1.E.1)

Rear suspension components showing deterioration

under floor corrosion in places

Pass 16 Mar 2017 80,459 miles

rear suspension components showing signs of corrosion

under floor areas in places corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2016 70,529 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion both sides inner sills (6.1.B.2)

all brake discs discoloured on faces

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust mounting bracket broken (secure)

Fail 5 Apr 2016 70,529 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Body has slight corrosion both sides inner sills (6.1.B.2)

all brake discs discoloured on faces

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust mounting bracket broken (secure)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 59,574 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

engine sump corroded

suspension components showing deterioration

Fail 21 Apr 2015 59,574 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

engine sump corroded

suspension components showing deterioration

Pass 5 Mar 2014 53,292 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 49,586 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 41,143 miles

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

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 28 Oct 2011 32,823 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 31,462 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2010 27,610 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2009 23,553 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2008 17,670 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 ZWZ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 ZWZ, 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 ZWZ registered?

AV05 ZWZ is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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