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AV55 EZA

2005 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

166,238 mi
Last recorded166,238 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 EZA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2018 166,238 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 136,576 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 109,430 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

all brake discs are corroded

nearside and offside front tyres are wearing on inner edges

offside rear tyre bald on inner edge, perished and wearing close to legal limit

Fail 9 Aug 2016 109,429 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

all brake discs are corroded

nearside and offside front tyres are wearing on inner edges

offside rear tyre bald on inner edge, perished and wearing close to legal limit

Pass 2 Apr 2015 103,233 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 101,666 miles

Exhaust rear box and hangers corroded

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

Front washer jets partially blocked

N/S/R and O/S/R lower link arm bushes deteriorating

N/S/R and O/S/R trailing arm bushes starting to unbond (slight)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

O/S/R tyre perishing and cracking, small cuts in tread

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

Slight corrosion on coil springs

Pass 26 Sep 2014 101,666 miles

Exhaust rear box and hangers corroded

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

Front washer jets partially blocked

N/S/R and O/S/R lower link arm bushes deteriorating

N/S/R and O/S/R trailing arm bushes starting to unbond (slight)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S/R tyre perishing and cracking, small cuts in tread

Slight corrosion on coil springs

Pass 11 Oct 2013 92,027 miles

Cuts and stones embedding in rear tyres

Front discs worn

N/S/F,O/S/R and N/S side repeater indicators faded

N/S/R and O/S/R lower link arm bushes deteriorating

Fail 2 Oct 2013 91,772 miles

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Cuts and stones embedding in rear tyres

Front discs worn

N/S/F,O/S/R and N/S side repeater indicators faded

N/S/R and O/S/R lower link arm bushes deteriorating

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

O/S/R brake disc badly corroded on outer face

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 82,532 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 12 Oct 2011 72,701 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 64,082 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 53,170 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 40,065 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 EZA is a 2005 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EZA, 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 EZA is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 September 2005.

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