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AV55 OBP

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,517 mi
Last recorded102,517 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2023 102,517 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 88,643 miles

Front subframe corroded

Rear subframe ,suspension arms springs corroded,further attention needed to paintwork

Fail 18 Jan 2022 88,643 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front subframe corroded

Rear subframe ,suspension arms springs corroded,further attention needed to paintwork

Pass 17 Dec 2020 75,065 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 69,931 miles

Front tyres under inflation

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))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

front and rear subframes corroded

Fail 13 Jan 2020 69,921 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front tyres under inflation

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))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

front and rear subframes corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2019 59,710 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 59,710 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Inner Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 56,471 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 53,939 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 53,939 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking bleed nipple leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 51,176 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 48,095 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 45,150 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 42,861 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 39,243 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 35,078 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 30,296 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 26,546 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 26,542 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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