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AV55 GNN

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

106,338 mi
Last recorded106,338 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 GNN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 106,338 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 14 Jul 2026 106,329 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 99,208 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2025 99,205 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2024 94,182 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front under wheel archs (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement near side and off side front lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2024 94,169 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near side front outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front under wheel archs (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement near side and off side front lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2023 90,137 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2022 86,887 miles

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

n/s outer sill becoming corroded at front

Pass 24 Jul 2021 82,009 miles

1/ both front wings becoming corroded at rear lower edges

2/ slight play in o/s track rod end

Pass 4 Sep 2020 79,931 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various Pipes Front & Rear (1.1.11 (c))

General Body Corrosion

Pass 5 Sep 2019 75,583 miles

Front Lower wings corrored

Pass 4 Sep 2018 69,223 miles

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

sills and front wing rusty

Pass 6 Sep 2017 62,411 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 54,928 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 48,323 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2015 48,321 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 42,950 miles

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 5 Sep 2013 37,272 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 34,087 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 30,127 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Sep 2010 25,552 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)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 20,929 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 Sep 2008 14,998 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 GNN is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol 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 GNN, 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 GNN is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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