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AV05 ZXO

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

131,251 mi
Last recorded131,251 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 ZXO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2021 131,251 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 117,193 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear parking brake low effort

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

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 107,654 miles

Exhaust silencer detereorating

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear wheel has a slight noise when spun. Advise check wheel bearing

Offside mirror body and lens damaged

Water leak from engine

o/s and n/s sill back plates corroding

Fail 12 Jul 2018 107,583 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust silencer detereorating

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear wheel has a slight noise when spun. Advise check wheel bearing

Offside mirror body and lens damaged

Water leak from engine

o/s and n/s sill back plates corroding

Pass 13 Jul 2017 101,894 miles

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Jul 2017 101,890 miles

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

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

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 96,329 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 92,462 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 92,462 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 88,145 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 83,362 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 80,665 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 73,014 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

o/s/f abs wire bracket missing allowing wire to hang loose and touch wheel

o/s/f roll bar link ball joint dust gaiter split

rear wiper blade torn

Fail 30 Sep 2011 73,014 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

o/s/f abs wire bracket missing allowing wire to hang loose and touch wheel

o/s/f roll bar link ball joint dust gaiter split

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 6 Oct 2010 64,368 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front discs slightly worn

Fail 4 Oct 2010 64,367 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front discs slightly worn

Fail 29 Sep 2009 57,701 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 57,701 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 52,082 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 ZXO is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 ZXO, 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 ZXO registered?

AV05 ZXO is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 April 2005.

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