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AV55 OBH

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,496 mi
Last recorded128,496 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 OBH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2019 128,496 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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))

Fail 8 Nov 2019 128,496 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 117,855 miles

n/s/r brake pad starting to get low

outer skin on rear exhaust peeling

Pass 31 Oct 2017 112,297 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 112,297 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 103,625 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 91,932 miles

osf tyre bald inside edge

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

child seat fitted nsr adult belt not checked

front indicators pale

inner rack ends have play

middle exhaust silencer corroded

nsf brake disc corroded inner face

nsf tyre bald inside edge

nsr tyre low inside edge 1.6mm

osf brake disc very corroded inner face

osr tyre low inside edge on 1.6mm limit

rear heat shield insecure

slight front brake imbalance

Pass 22 Sep 2014 80,453 miles

both sides front rear wishbone bushes split but not resulting in excessive movement

front brake discs inner faces corroded

heat shield above exhaust is insecure

ns wiper blade split

nsr tyre low inside edge

osr brake has slight bind

osr front trailing arm bush just starting to come unbonded

osr tyre low inside edge

Pass 12 Sep 2013 71,085 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 62,749 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 55,352 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 47,967 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 42,339 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 33,342 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 33,342 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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 OBH is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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