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AV05 ZYW

2005 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

118,067 mi
Last recorded118,067 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 ZYW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2019 118,067 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2019 118,067 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 110,788 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

bodywork damage offside rear

Pass 13 Jul 2017 103,598 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit plus cracking (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 13 Jul 2017 103,586 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit plus cracking (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 94,727 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 85,462 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 73,303 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES LOW ON INNER EDGES

BOTH REAR TYRES BOLD ON INNER EDGES

N/S/F TYRE HAS A NAIL IN IT

O/S/R TYRE HAS NAIL IN TREAD

Fail 8 Jul 2014 73,302 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

BOTH FRONT TYRES LOW ON INNER EDGES

BOTH REAR TYRES BOLD ON INNER EDGES

N/S/F TYRE HAS A NAIL IN IT

O/S/R TYRE HAS NAIL IN TREAD

Pass 17 Jul 2013 56,846 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 51,567 miles

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 Jul 2011 45,294 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 24 Jun 2010 36,898 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 34,525 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Mar 2009 28,197 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 28,197 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 22,759 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 ZYW is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 ZYW, 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 ZYW registered?

AV05 ZYW is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 June 2005.

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The MOT history for AV05 ZYW shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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