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AV55 SKD

2005 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Dec 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

156,127 mi
Last recorded156,127 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 SKD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2024 156,127 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 153,230 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 149,607 miles

Exhaust system rusted

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 5 Dec 2022 149,607 miles

Exhaust system rusted

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 146,156 miles

Exhaust system rusted

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear tyres worn on edges

Fail 6 Dec 2021 146,156 miles

Exhaust system rusted

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear tyres worn on edges

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 141,674 miles

Exhaust system rusted.

Fail 7 Dec 2020 141,674 miles

Exhaust system rusted.

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 136,273 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 136,273 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 130,639 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2018 130,639 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 123,149 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 116,874 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 110,941 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 110,941 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 104,830 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 97,113 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 90,604 miles

Both main rear arm bushes starting to split away

n/s/f lower arm bush starting to split

Pass 12 Dec 2011 75,945 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 75,945 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 61,686 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 47,886 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 34,252 miles

front tyres 2,5mm edges

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 SKD is a 2005 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 SKD, 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 SKD is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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