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AV55 EHO

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

172,223 mi
Last recorded172,223 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2021 172,223 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 166,697 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 166,697 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Nov 2019 161,716 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 158,173 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Nov 2018 158,173 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 155,162 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 137,345 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 118,093 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 100,189 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 100,189 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 80,731 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 73,295 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 66,227 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 52,680 miles

Front brake discs starting to wear

Fail 11 Apr 2011 52,680 miles

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

Front brake discs starting to wear

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 39,807 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 37,835 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 37,835 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 9 Jul 2008 31,929 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 31,929 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 EHO is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EHO, 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 EHO is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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