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AV55 MFX

2005 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

154,512 mi
Last recorded154,512 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 MFX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2024 154,512 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2024 154,512 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 146,141 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective pipe mount rotted off (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sills corroded+ weak

Pass 18 Aug 2022 143,576 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush +o/s the same (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 138,943 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front flexy hose insecure to strut mount

Fail 24 Aug 2021 138,942 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front flexy hose insecure to strut mount

Pass 29 Aug 2020 127,655 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 112,709 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 104,339 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 97,995 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 97,982 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 90,909 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 82,678 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 74,950 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 68,077 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 61,530 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 54,292 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 47,780 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 41,127 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 34,912 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 MFX is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 MFX, 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 MFX registered?

AV55 MFX is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 October 2005.

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