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AV55 MHE

2005 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

102,987 mi
Last recorded102,987 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 102,987 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 95,480 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 92,833 miles

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 89,579 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 86,639 miles

Stone chip damage to windscreen.

Pass 8 Sep 2020 83,814 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Sep 2019 80,925 miles

Nearside Front lower part of wing has corrosion but not within prescribed area of components.

Pass 4 Sep 2018 76,776 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 72,369 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 68,167 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 62,970 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 58,357 miles

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

Offside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 1 Sep 2014 58,357 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 54,068 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 49,467 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2012 49,466 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 44,851 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 39,104 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 32,918 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 32,918 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 26,209 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 MHE is a 2005 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MHE, 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 MHE registered?

AV55 MHE is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 October 2005.

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