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AV55 SFO

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

110,566 mi
Last recorded110,566 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2021 110,566 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2021 110,566 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 12 Sep 2020 106,964 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 12 Sep 2020 106,964 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 103,787 miles

Nearside side panel slightly damage

Pass 7 Sep 2018 98,789 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 95,936 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2016 87,071 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2015 84,986 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 76,866 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 76,866 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 65,643 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)

n/s rear wheel bearing has slightly roughness

Pass 29 Aug 2012 58,527 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 54,288 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 41,931 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear wiper arm damaged

Pass 28 Jul 2008 26,767 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)

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 SFO is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SFO, 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 SFO is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 2 November 2005.

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