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AV55 HRM

2005 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

119,906 mi
Last recorded119,906 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2017 119,906 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured both front and rear fading from amber (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both rear (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chip near offside pillar (8.3.1d)

both rear trailing arm bushes in poor condition,splitting

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust bracket broken,rear silencer corodded

Pass 21 Sep 2016 111,569 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 111,569 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre mount broken (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2015 101,502 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 93,214 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

rear exhaust outer skin heavily deteriorated

Pass 11 Jun 2013 81,178 miles

o/s/f tyre slight 3/4 wear

Pass 6 Jun 2012 68,935 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)

Fail 1 Jun 2012 68,935 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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 9 Jun 2011 58,545 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 44,261 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 43,658 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2009 43,658 miles

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 20 Dec 2008 39,067 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 HRM is a 2005 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 HRM, 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 HRM is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 October 2005.

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