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AV55 PXX

2005 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

158,910 mi
Last recorded158,910 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 PXX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2017 158,910 miles

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

Nearside Rear inner tyre wall poor condition

engine oil cap missing

oil leak in engine bay

Fail 17 Feb 2017 158,865 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear inner tyre wall poor condition

engine oil cap missing

oil leak in engine bay

Pass 19 Feb 2016 145,230 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 131,087 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 114,270 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 114,270 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 106,979 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 106,979 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 98,839 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

fuel light on

Fail 21 Feb 2011 87,985 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 87,985 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2010 79,429 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 63,058 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 PXX is a 2005 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 PXX, 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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What year was AV55 PXX registered?

AV55 PXX is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 October 2005.

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