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AV55 LLM

2005 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

102,293 mi
Last recorded102,293 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 LLM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 102,293 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 99,806 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 96,980 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 94,746 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 91,419 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both - nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 85,289 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 3 Jun 2021 85,287 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Jun 2020 80,395 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2019 74,133 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 66,742 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 59,929 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 55,531 miles

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 7 May 2015 51,231 miles

both front tyres worn more inner edges

Pass 7 May 2014 46,433 miles

Offside Front 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)

Pass 7 May 2013 42,504 miles

rear tyres perished

Pass 8 May 2012 38,783 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 33,973 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 8 May 2010 27,717 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 21,711 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 15,091 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 LLM is a 2005 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 LLM, 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 LLM registered?

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

Is AV55 LLM safe to buy?

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