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AV55 EYH

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,736 mi
Last recorded149,736 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 EYH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2018 149,736 miles

1/ both front wings becoming corroded

2/ o/s front tyre wearing on edges

3/ both outer sills becoming corroded

4/ n/s rear tyre at limits

5/ nail in n/s rear tyre

6/ slight damage to o/s rear inner wheel rim

Fail 16 Nov 2018 149,496 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

1/ both front wings becoming corroded

2/ o/s front tyre wearing on edges

3/ both outer sills becoming corroded

4/ n/s rear tyre at limits

5/ nail in n/s rear tyre

6/ slight damage to o/s rear inner wheel rim

Pass 27 Oct 2017 139,934 miles

Central box outer cover corroded

n/s and o/s lower wings and sills showing corrotion

Fail 20 Oct 2017 139,727 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Central box outer cover corroded

n/s and o/s lower wings and sills showing corrotion

Pass 3 Nov 2016 134,513 miles

1. Exhaust centre boxes starting to corrode.

2. Offside outer sill starting to corrode.

3. Slight damage to front windscreen.

Fail 1 Nov 2016 134,507 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

1. Exhaust centre boxes starting to corrode.

2. Offside outer sill starting to corrode.

3. Slight damage to front windscreen.

Pass 18 Nov 2015 127,687 miles

2. Exhaust centre and rear boxes starting to corrode.

3. Slight binding on both rear brakes.

4. Slight damage to front windscreen.

5. Nearside hand brake efficiency has just met requirements.

Nearside and offside outer sills starting to corrode.

Pass 25 Oct 2014 118,694 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust heat shield insecure.

slight judder when foot brake applied.

Pass 15 Oct 2013 107,067 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 97,482 miles

Centre exhaust boxes corrodeing.

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Rear tailgate switch Not Working.

Fail 29 Oct 2012 97,482 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre exhaust boxes corrodeing.

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Rear tailgate switch Not Working.

Pass 21 Oct 2011 86,857 miles

Centre exhaust box mounting bracket broken & outer skin peeling/ cracked on centre box.

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear brake pads getting very low.

Pass 12 Nov 2010 74,344 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 71,432 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 57,702 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 57,702 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 43,597 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 43,597 miles

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

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

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 EYH is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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