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AV55 ECX

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

85,252 mi
Last recorded85,252 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 ECX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2026 85,252 miles

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

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

hand brake efficiency 19%

reversing light not working

Fail 22 Sep 2026 85,249 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

hand brake efficiency 19%

reversing light not working

Pass 26 Aug 2025 78,545 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

hand brake efficiency only 18%

Fail 26 Aug 2025 78,545 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

hand brake efficiency only 18%

Pass 20 Sep 2024 67,439 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

parking brake efficiency only 18%

parking brake efficiency only 18%

Pass 30 Aug 2023 55,489 miles

Slight Corrosion to N/S/F and O/S/F Lower Wings

Pass 24 Aug 2022 50,384 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 49,455 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 48,266 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 47,115 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 45,430 miles

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 25 Aug 2017 43,554 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 25 Aug 2017 43,554 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Aug 2016 41,967 miles

Nearside Front Inner cv boot leaking grease

Nearside Front tyre has cuts on inner sidewall but not to the cords

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 25 Aug 2015 40,488 miles

nearside front inner cv gauitor loosing grease

nearside front tyre has splits on inner sidewall but not to cords

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 28 Aug 2014 38,243 miles

neardise front inner side had splits/cuts but not to cord/plys at time of test

nearside front inner cv gatior loosing grease

nearside rear tyre perished and wearing lumpy inner edge

offside front inner brake pad looks low

Pass 29 Aug 2013 35,845 miles

both rear tyres slighty perished

nearside front inner cv gatior damp with grease

nearside front tyre has cut to inner side wall but not to cords/plys at time of test

Pass 28 Aug 2012 33,449 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

n/s inner cv gaitor damp with grease

Pass 1 Sep 2011 31,473 miles

n/s inner driveshaft gaiter damp with grease

Pass 28 Aug 2010 29,734 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 28,101 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 23,235 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 23,235 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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 ECX is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 ECX, 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 AV55 ECX registered?

AV55 ECX is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 September 2005.

Is AV55 ECX safe to buy?

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