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AV55 EBL

2005 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

94,891 mi
Last recorded94,891 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 EBL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 94,891 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2025 87,801 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit requires replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Sep 2025 87,801 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit requires replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 81,907 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2024 81,875 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 75,213 miles

o,s, & n,s, rear outer sills corroding

rear subframe area corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2023 75,213 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

o,s, & n,s, rear outer sills corroding

rear subframe area corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2022 71,582 miles

Offside Rear parking brake low effort will not lock out

Pass 17 Aug 2021 62,848 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 67,848 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Incorrect aim, not hitting windscreen. (3.5 (a))

Central Rear Heat shield above back box insecure.

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face heavily scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured Both rear bulbs discoloured. (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 64,453 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 60,471 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 56,623 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack slightly damp (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 52,260 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 11 Aug 2016 46,924 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Aug 2016 46,924 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 41,356 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 36,247 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 32,897 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 29,422 miles

small cut in o/s/r tyre tread

Pass 12 Aug 2011 26,119 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 21,114 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 16,566 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 12,384 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 EBL is a 2005 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 EBL, 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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AV55 EBL is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 October 2005.

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