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AV55 OBB

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

101,236 mi
Last recorded101,236 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 101,236 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 99,909 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2024 99,909 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 98,305 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2022 96,593 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 95,346 miles

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sil (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 93,554 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 91,958 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 90,605 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 89,687 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 89,687 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 88,266 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 88,266 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2015 87,145 miles

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Sep 2015 87,142 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear deteriating

Offside Front tyre deteriating

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust hangers corrodid

Pass 5 Sep 2014 84,250 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 84,250 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fail 5 Sep 2013 76,290 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 76,290 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 69,099 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 69,085 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 60,551 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 53,283 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 44,343 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 36,062 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 OBB is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 OBB, 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 OBB is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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