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AV55 SGU

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

101,217 mi
Last recorded101,217 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 SGU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 101,217 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 98,706 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear discs showing signs of corrosion and wear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Nov 2024 98,706 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear discs showing signs of corrosion and wear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 96,332 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2023 96,332 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 93,442 miles

front and rear tyres cracked, and perished.

offside front suspension top mount slight wear.

Fail 11 Nov 2022 93,435 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front and rear tyres cracked, and perished.

offside and nearside front suspension top mounts worn.

Pass 12 Nov 2021 90,710 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 87,446 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 84,761 miles

n/s rear wheel slightly out of shape

Pass 14 Nov 2018 78,921 miles

both rear tyres perished on inner side wall

exhaust system corroded & front flexi in poor condition

Pass 13 Nov 2017 72,726 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 66,256 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 60,165 miles

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)

front & rear brake discs corroded

Fail 16 Nov 2015 60,165 miles

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

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

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

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)

front & rear brake discs corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2014 53,522 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 49,056 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2012 43,725 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 37,750 miles

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

front brake discs corroded & worn

Fail 12 Nov 2011 37,518 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

front brake discs corroded & worn

Pass 11 Nov 2010 31,855 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 23,554 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 16,146 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 SGU is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 SGU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV55 SGU registered?

AV55 SGU is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 November 2005.

Is AV55 SGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV55 SGU shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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