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AV55 HWF

2005 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

105,259 mi
Last recorded105,259 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 HWF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2019 105,259 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear trailing arm bushes worn both sides

Fail 30 Oct 2019 105,259 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear trailing arm bushes worn both sides

Pass 2 Nov 2018 96,166 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened insides of both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

under tray fitted unable to inspect testable items

Pass 30 Oct 2017 91,424 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 91,424 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 86,221 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 31 Oct 2016 86,221 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)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 80,183 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 80,179 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 73,650 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 73,650 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 72,175 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 66,338 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 61,552 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 55,856 miles

brake disc both front inner faces scored / deteriorated

Pass 13 Jul 2010 50,577 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 45,671 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 42,636 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 HWF is a 2005 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 HWF, 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 HWF registered?

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

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