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AV55 KJA

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

151,926 mi
Last recorded151,926 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 KJA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2018 151,926 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 145,458 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 140,723 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 140,720 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Nov 2014 130,854 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 130,854 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

front discs lipped

front pads worn very low

nearside rear tyre worn to 1.6mm

offside rear tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 4 Sep 2013 121,597 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2013 121,597 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 106,113 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 93,469 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 93,469 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 81,796 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

deep cuts in o/s/f tyre tread

deep cuts in o/s/r tyre tread

n/s/f brake disc slightly pitted

o/s/f brake disc slightly pitted

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

slight weap of grease from n/s inner cv boot

Fail 13 Oct 2010 81,796 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

deep cuts in o/s/f tyre tread

deep cuts in o/s/r tyre tread

n/s/f brake disc slightly pitted

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f brake disc slightly pitted

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

slight weap of grease from n/s inner cv boot

Pass 8 Oct 2009 72,518 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 72,443 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

front wiper blades starting to smear

Pass 4 Oct 2008 62,118 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 KJA is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 KJA, 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 KJA is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 October 2005.

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