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AV55 CVS

2005 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

99,375 mi
Last recorded99,375 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 CVS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2025 99,375 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 98,883 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2024 98,865 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 97,909 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 96,775 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 95,564 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 94,491 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 93,260 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 91,864 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 88,988 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 85,493 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 78,552 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 78,460 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 65,606 miles

oil around steering rack but no signs of any leaks.

Fail 5 Apr 2013 54,537 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 54,537 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 43,531 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 43,531 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 39,271 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 39,271 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 30,640 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 22,008 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 14,724 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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AV55 CVS is a 2005 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 AV55 CVS, 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

How do I check the history of AV55 CVS?

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What year was AV55 CVS registered?

AV55 CVS is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 September 2005.

Is AV55 CVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV55 CVS shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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