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AV55 HSC

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

135,093 mi
Last recorded135,093 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 HSC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2018 135,093 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

centre exhaust silencer split but not blowing

Fail 12 Oct 2018 135,058 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

centre exhaust silencer split but not blowing

Pass 12 Oct 2017 129,724 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 119,697 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 119,697 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 105,933 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing unevanly

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

Fail 7 Oct 2015 105,933 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing unevanly

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 94,379 miles

front brake pads advance wear

front coil springs corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2013 86,948 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 86,948 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 79,481 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 75,441 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 75,323 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 70,911 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 66,367 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 61,787 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 HSC is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HSC, 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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What year was AV55 HSC registered?

AV55 HSC is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 November 2005.

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