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AV55 NVC

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

148,098 mi
Last recorded148,098 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2021 148,098 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2021 148,098 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 139,045 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2020 139,045 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 128,778 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 128,777 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Both front tyres wearing on the inner and outer edges

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded inside lower cup (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 116,806 miles

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

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

hubcaps fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2017 108,525 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (1.4.A.2f)

oil leak - gearbox area

rear brakes have slight fluctuation

slight play in n/s/r anti roll bar link balljoint

Fail 26 Oct 2017 108,525 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (1.4.A.2f)

front brake pads are worn low and the discs are worn/lipped and corroded

n/s/f tyre is on the limit - outer worn !

oil leak - gearbox area

rear brakes have slight fluctuation

slight play in n/s/r anti roll bar link balljoint

Pass 24 Oct 2016 98,017 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 85,651 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 85,651 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brake fluid on min marker

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Slight weep of oil from gearbox area

Pass 9 Oct 2014 73,787 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 60,998 miles

Offside front tyre has small tear to outter wall

Powersteering rack weeping

Pass 4 Oct 2012 49,002 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 37,589 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 31,679 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2009 24,950 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 24,950 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 18,188 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 NVC is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NVC, 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 NVC is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 October 2005.

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