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AV55 LMM

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

67,467 mi
Last recorded67,467 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Dec 2025 67,467 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 64,678 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 62,477 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 59,445 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 55,521 miles

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

Offside Front seat belt twisted

Pass 20 Jan 2021 51,576 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 48,105 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 43,667 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2019 43,667 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 38,832 miles

Front Inner tyre edges worn

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

Fail 23 Jan 2018 38,832 miles

Front Inner tyre edges worn

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 36,365 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 36,017 miles

Both front tyres are slightly worn on the inner edges.

Fail 15 Feb 2016 36,017 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both n/s/f and o/s/f. (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front tyres are slightly worn on the inner edges.

Pass 16 Feb 2015 35,237 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 34,590 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 33,630 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 32,904 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 31,669 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 30,698 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 30,100 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 19,031 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 LMM is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LMM, 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 LMM registered?

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

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