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AV55 LNF

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

115,451 mi
Last recorded115,451 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2025 115,451 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm / Worn to secondary rubber on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft oil seal leaking transmission fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view N/S of windscreen has a long crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2025 115,425 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Has a small hole in boot, leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Tailpipe hanger fractured (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively Disc starting to go blue, but brake test suggest only slight bind (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm / Worn to secondary rubber on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft oil seal leaking transmission fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view N/S of windscreen has a long crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2024 109,680 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nsf outer sill slight corrosion

osf outer sill slight corrosion

rear axle slightly corroded not excessive

Pass 4 Feb 2023 103,834 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 97,690 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 92,303 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2020 88,604 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2020 88,954 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 82,365 miles

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

osf tyre wearing on edge

under-body has slight corrosion

Pass 7 Nov 2017 76,234 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Nov 2016 69,049 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 57,688 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 49,766 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 46,761 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 41,323 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 35,245 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 30,124 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 24,827 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 18,695 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 LNF is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 LNF, 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 LNF is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 October 2005.

Is AV55 LNF safe to buy?

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