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AV55 HXK

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

98,672 mi
Last recorded98,672 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 HXK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 98,672 miles

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox Oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 Inner & Outer Edge Worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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 Inner Edge Worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jul 2026 98,672 miles

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox Oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 Inner & Outer Edge Worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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 Inner Edge Worn (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2025 91,459 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Jul 2025 91,459 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 86,042 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 23 Jul 2024 86,042 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2023 79,670 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jun 2023 79,371 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high no more adjustment available (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 72,675 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2022 72,675 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2021 66,543 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 64,034 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2020 64,034 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2019 61,742 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 54,155 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 45,802 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 42,978 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 40,269 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 35,781 miles

the n/s/f tyre is wearing on the insiode edge

Pass 11 Sep 2013 32,188 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 27,519 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 27,519 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 25,220 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 24,429 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre wall perished

Pass 31 Jul 2009 22,382 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 18,314 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 HXK is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 HXK, 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 HXK registered?

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

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