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AV55 NKR

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,643 mi
Last recorded89,643 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 89,643 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2026 89,643 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2025 86,127 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 82,848 miles

Lower sill covers fitted/not allowing full inspection

Offside Front Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear all suspension components corroding

Fail 18 Jan 2024 82,848 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH SIDES/faded (4.4.3 (a))

Lower sill covers fitted/not allowing full inspection

Offside Front Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear all suspension components corroding

Pass 5 Jan 2023 79,329 miles

Central exhaust heat shield loose

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides and corroding (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear exhaust metal mount weak

Pass 28 Jan 2022 76,325 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 74,771 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 73,476 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 70,514 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 69,152 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 65,304 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 62,379 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 59,497 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 56,702 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 51,941 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 48,009 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs worn

Gearbox leaking oil from offside drive shaft area

Nearside front tyre worn down to the legal limit (205/55/16)

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 24 Nov 2011 48,009 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs worn

Gearbox leaking oil from offside drive shaft area

Nearside front tyre worn down to the legal limit (205/55/16)

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 18 Nov 2010 41,771 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 41,771 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2009 33,546 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 Oct 2009 33,546 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 31 Oct 2008 25,406 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2008 25,406 miles

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

Offside Front 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)

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 NKR is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NKR, 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 NKR is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 November 2005.

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