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AV55 HWL

2005 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

247,278 mi
Last recorded247,278 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 247,278 miles

Front Lower Body panel slightly loose Both front wings corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 238,253 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel/wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

exhaust centre & rear silencers rusty,deterioated

Pass 6 Apr 2024 221,055 miles

exhaust sil;encer box rusty/deterioated

Pass 11 Apr 2023 201,653 miles

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

both no plate lamps dim

Fail 5 Apr 2023 201,481 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

both no plate lamps dim

Pass 8 Apr 2022 186,049 miles

undertray fitted.

Pass 8 Apr 2021 168,590 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2021 168,589 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 160,323 miles

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

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

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

centre exhaust silencer box rusty/tatty

exhaust heat shield insecure/rattles

Pass 16 Feb 2019 147,757 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 20 Feb 2018 129,293 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 110,480 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 92,576 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 85,230 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 75,572 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 66,839 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)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Mar 2012 58,249 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 58,249 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 52,882 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 50,061 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Sep 2009 43,241 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 43,241 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 37,361 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 HWL is a 2005 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 HWL, 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 HWL is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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