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AV55 GVT

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

147,875 mi
Last recorded147,875 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 GVT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 18 Jul 2017 147,875 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended wish bone (2.4.F.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended wish bone (2.4.F.3) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak ()

exhaust corrosion and cover loose

under try fitted

Pass 30 Jun 2016 130,597 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 130,597 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2015 126,007 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 126,007 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 111,174 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 98,558 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 87,314 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 74,715 miles

Front brake disks corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2010 58,651 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 58,609 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 42,542 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 42,541 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2008 36,960 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Oct 2008 36,960 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 36,806 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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 GVT is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 GVT, 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 GVT is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 September 2005.

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