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AV55 SHZ

2005 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,722 mi
Last recorded71,722 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 SHZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 71,722 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surfaces poor (corrosion) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (borderline excess play / wear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (borderline excess play / wear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 69,056 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes poor condition & play but not excessive. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2024 69,056 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes poor condition & play but not excessive. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 66,410 miles

Front brake discs in poor condition

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust box outer skin corroding away

Rear Suspension components in a rusty condition

Fail 19 Oct 2023 66,409 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front brake discs in poor condition

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust box outer skin corroding away

Rear Suspension components in a rusty condition

Pass 17 Oct 2022 63,990 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Centre and rear exhaust boxes outer skins very corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 61,860 miles

Exhaust Centre + Rear Box's In Poor Condition

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/F Rear Bush Slight Play + Starting To Debond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S/F Rear Bush Slight Play + Starting To Debond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S/R Tyre Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Oct 2021 61,845 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Centre + Rear Box's In Poor Condition

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/F Rear Bush Slight Play + Starting To Debond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S/F Rear Bush Slight Play + Starting To Debond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S/R Tyre Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Reverse Lights Inop

Pass 24 Sep 2020 58,822 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear link rods (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust box poor condition

Fail 23 Sep 2020 58,821 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear link rods (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyre inside edges bald & slight cracking

rear exhaust box poor condition

Pass 9 Oct 2019 57,287 miles

Both centre and rear exhaust boxes rusty

Both front suspension arm rear bushes worn

Fail 8 Oct 2019 57,285 miles

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

Both centre and rear exhaust boxes rusty

Both front suspension arm rear bushes worn

Pass 10 Oct 2018 55,431 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 54,026 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre inside edge worn

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint nearside & offside (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 12 Oct 2017 54,025 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre inside edge worn

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint nearside & offside (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2016 52,321 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre inside edge worn low

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint nearside & offside (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside front bushes (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust box corroded (outer layer)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 50,274 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated

Pass 14 Oct 2014 48,636 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2013 47,166 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust box corroded

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 16 Oct 2012 45,615 miles

center exhaust silencer outter skin deteriorated

Pass 11 Oct 2011 43,119 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 39,443 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 35,547 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 24,873 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 SHZ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 SHZ, 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 SHZ is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 October 2005.

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