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AV55 HWE

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

99,876 mi
Last recorded99,876 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2022 99,876 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 97,443 miles

park brake 16% ,,, poor

Fail 3 Aug 2021 97,441 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

park brake 16% ,,, poor

Pass 12 Aug 2020 95,119 miles

rear brakes worn to limit

Pass 1 Aug 2019 92,865 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 88,881 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2018 88,873 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 82,278 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 76,620 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 76,614 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 70,367 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 70,367 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 63,731 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 58,687 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 51,786 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 46,010 miles

N/S/F tyre just under 3mm tread depth left.

O/S/F tyre 3mm tread depth left.

Pass 26 Jul 2010 40,157 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 10 Aug 2009 34,596 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 29,855 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 HWE is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 HWE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV55 HWE registered?

AV55 HWE is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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The MOT history for AV55 HWE shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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