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AV55 HRR

2005 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

76,858 mi
Last recorded76,858 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 HRR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2018 76,858 miles

Central Rear Exhaust heat sheild loose

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

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

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

Under body of car covered in corrosion

Pass 13 Nov 2017 67,272 miles

Exhaust hanger broken but system still adequately supported - centre forward hanger

Panel damage - quarter/arch - door shut - offside rear

Fail 13 Nov 2017 67,272 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users Under tray secured with only 1 fixing - centre (6.1.B.1b)

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

Exhaust hanger broken but system still adequately supported - centre forward hanger

Panel damage - quarter/arch - door shut - offside rear

Pass 5 Dec 2016 60,395 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Light corrosion to the underside of vehicle in general

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyres worn on the inner edges (4.1.E.1)

coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 2 Dec 2016 60,395 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Light corrosion to the underside of vehicle in general

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyres worn on the inner edges (4.1.E.1)

coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 56,071 miles

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)

Fail 26 Nov 2015 56,071 miles

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

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)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 54,022 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 51,212 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 48,938 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs are slightly corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2011 48,039 miles

Rear offside tyre is getting low on tread

Pass 2 Dec 2010 45,689 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside & offside rear tyres wearing on edges

Fail 1 Dec 2010 45,688 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside & offside rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 19 Nov 2009 42,834 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 36,087 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 HRR is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 HRR, 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 HRR is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 October 2005.

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