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AV55 HWP

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

90,725 mi
Last recorded90,725 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 HWP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2022 90,725 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear both inner sills corroded

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2021 88,882 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 85,117 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 80,638 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Min Req (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 74,007 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 70,933 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside + nearside rear sills (2.4.A.3)

Valve stems slightly deteriorated on n/s/f, n/s/r and o/s/r

front and rear suspension corrosion all round

Pass 21 Oct 2016 68,874 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush lower arm rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush lower arm rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 66,515 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 62,696 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 59,224 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 59,224 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 53,297 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 48,625 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Oct 2011 48,625 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 43,621 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 39,766 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 34,467 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 26,422 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 HWP is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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

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