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AV05 ZXP

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

88,362 mi
Last recorded88,362 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2026 88,362 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower arm has corrosion/BORDERLINE PASS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2026 88,362 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower arm has corrosion/BORDERLINE PASS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2025 86,449 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 84,345 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Sep 2024 84,345 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 81,272 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2023 81,272 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 77,665 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2022 77,664 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Sep 2021 75,695 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 71,099 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Aug 2020 71,099 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2019 61,773 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear and offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

reversing lamp not working

Fail 14 May 2019 61,773 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear and offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

reversing lamp not working

Pass 22 May 2018 53,584 miles

offside and nearside front anti roll bar link dust covers damaged

Fail 22 May 2018 53,584 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

offside and nearside front anti roll bar link dust covers damaged

Pass 27 Apr 2017 49,658 miles

N/S SILL IS DAMAGED

Pass 25 May 2016 48,759 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 14 May 2015 47,586 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

panel damage

Pass 14 May 2015 47,586 miles

panel damage

Pass 13 May 2014 46,023 miles

front tyre wear is uneven

front tyres are close to the legal limit

jig marks

n/s sill is damaged

rear end body repair

Pass 22 May 2013 43,507 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

front tyre wear is uneven

jig clamp marks on the sill lips

rear end body repair

Pass 23 Apr 2012 39,466 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 34,987 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 30,025 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 25,151 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 20,279 miles

front antiroll bar links top joint rubber gaiters split

Fail 17 Apr 2008 20,279 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front antiroll bar links top joint rubber gaiters split

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 ZXP is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 ZXP, 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 ZXP registered?

AV05 ZXP is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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