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AV55 HXP

2005 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

113,479 mi
Last recorded113,479 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2021 113,479 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 106,433 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 93,911 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2018 88,540 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 Jan 2018 88,500 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 78,132 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2016 78,132 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 76,023 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 74,790 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 74,789 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 68,705 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 62,588 miles

offside headlamp washer not working

Fail 9 Oct 2012 62,588 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

offside headlamp washer not working

Pass 16 Sep 2011 53,815 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 45,765 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 37,099 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2009 37,099 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 30,451 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 HXP 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 HXP, 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 HXP registered?

AV55 HXP is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 September 2005.

Is AV55 HXP safe to buy?

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