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AV55 HSE

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

115,651 mi
Last recorded115,651 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 HSE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2021 115,651 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2021 115,651 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 102,138 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not effecting drivers view

Offside Rear Both tyres cracked/perished

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working

Pass 9 Oct 2018 90,114 miles

All road tyres wearing close to legal limit

Both rear tyres cracked/perished

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2018 90,114 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

All road tyres wearing close to legal limit

Both rear tyres cracked/perished

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 88,901 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Sep 2016 87,205 miles

all tyres worn cracked perished

Pass 3 Nov 2015 85,823 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both rear tyres cracked perished

n/s wiper needs cleaning/replacing

Fail 2 Nov 2015 85,823 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both rear tyres cracked perished

n/s wiper needs cleaning/replacing

Pass 14 Oct 2014 82,270 miles

both rear tyres cracked 1.6 only

front wishbone rear bushes worn perishing

Pass 24 Oct 2013 79,277 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 74,718 miles

Both rear tyres have scrubbed inner edges.

Fail 1 Nov 2011 69,070 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 69,070 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 62,814 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 56,216 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 27 Oct 2008 49,244 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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 HSE is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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

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