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AV55 NLU

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

95,004 mi
Last recorded95,004 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2013
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 NLU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2013 95,004 miles

exhaust rusted

o/s n/s front tyres worn on edges

small cut o/s front tyre

Pass 15 Aug 2012 77,471 miles

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

exhaust centre box rusty

Fail 15 Aug 2012 77,471 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

exhaust centre box rusty

Pass 10 Aug 2011 61,865 miles

cut in o/s/r tyre sidewall

n/s/r tyre slightly distorted

Pass 5 Aug 2010 46,510 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 30,656 miles

chip in windscreen

n/s/f washer jet blocked

o/s/f n/s/f tyres 3mm o/s/r n/s/r

Pass 2 Sep 2008 18,520 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 NLU is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 NLU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV55 NLU registered?

AV55 NLU is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 October 2005.

Is AV55 NLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV55 NLU shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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