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AV55 EFK

2005 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

118,731 mi
Last recorded118,731 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 EFK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2023 118,731 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

both front lower wings corroded

Fail 31 Aug 2023 118,731 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

both front lower wings corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2022 114,177 miles

Corrosion front wings

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Exhaust mounting defective Front pipe mounting missing (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Tail pipe mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside rear outer sill damaged

Fail 25 Aug 2022 114,176 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Stop lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Multiple cuts to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Position lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Multiple cuts to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Corrosion front wings

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Exhaust mounting defective Front pipe mounting missing (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Tail pipe mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside rear outer sill damaged

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Rears perished and multiple cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Rear tyres 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 107,564 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 103,640 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 99,267 miles

EXHAUST: FRONT PIPE HANGER BROKEN

MOISTURE IN O/S SIDE REPEATER

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded LOWER COIL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective AERO (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 94,029 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 94,029 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Sep 2017 87,133 miles

FRONT EXHAUST FLEX PIPE WEAK

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 Sep 2017 87,131 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

FRONT EXHAUST FLEX PIPE WEAK

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 78,558 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR CONSOLE BUSH - ADVISE REPLACEMENT (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER FACE CORRODED (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit JUST ABOVE LIMIT - ADVISE REPLACEMENT (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR CONSOLE BUSH (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER FACE CORRODED (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 Aug 2016 78,556 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR CONSOLE BUSH - ADVISE REPLACEMENT (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER FACE CORRODED (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit JUST ABOVE LIMIT - ADVISE REPLACEMENT (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR CONSOLE BUSH (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER FACE CORRODED (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 73,238 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement CONSOLE BUSH (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement CONSOLE BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Aug 2015 73,238 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement CONSOLE BUSH (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement CONSOLE BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 66,325 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2014 66,325 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 25 Sep 2013 56,996 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

PARKING BRAKE SLACK - RECOMMEND ADJUSTMENT

Pass 25 Sep 2013 56,996 miles

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

PARKING BRAKE SLACK - RECOMMEND ADJUSTMENT

Pass 3 Oct 2012 47,183 miles

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

flexible joint on exhaust front pipe coming away from exhaust

n/s/f tyre on limit now

Fail 2 Oct 2012 47,183 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

flexible joint on exhaust front pipe coming away from exhaust

n/s/f tyre on limit now

Pass 21 Sep 2011 45,020 miles

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

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

front wipers starting to smear

Fail 21 Sep 2011 45,020 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front wipers starting to smear

Pass 29 Sep 2010 39,933 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 31,057 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 20,955 miles

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

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

n/s/f trye 2mm on edge

n/s/r tyre 2mm on edge

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 EFK is a 2005 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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

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