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AV05 ZXL

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

121,022 mi
Last recorded121,022 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 ZXL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2016 121,022 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both side inner and outer (2.4.A.3)

Fail 22 Jun 2015 114,211 miles

Exhaust system is corroded.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 114,211 miles

Exhaust system is corroded.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 104,050 miles

Front brake discs pitted.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 27 Jun 2013 95,590 miles

Exhaust system is corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 27 Jun 2013 95,590 miles

Exhaust system is corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 87,795 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 69,351 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 50,751 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 50,751 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 26,018 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 21,708 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 21,708 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 ZXL is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 ZXL, 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 ZXL registered?

AV05 ZXL is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 May 2005.

Is AV05 ZXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV05 ZXL shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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