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AV55 SPU

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

125,499 mi
Last recorded125,499 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 SPU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2022 125,499 miles

Front Lower suspension arm bushed deteriorated and have play

Front brake pads wearing thin

Front coil springs corroded

Nearside Front anti roll bar link in poor condition STRONG ADVISORY

Nearside Front wheel distorted

Rear coil springs corroded

Rear flexi hoses deteriorated

general chassis components corroded

stone chip

Pass 15 Oct 2021 118,251 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front anti roll bar link has slight play

Offside Front cv boot deteriorated

Offside Front tyre deteriorated

Rear indicators starting to show white light

coil springs corroded

general chassis corrosion

stone chip front screen

Pass 13 Oct 2020 110,377 miles

Offside Front cv boot deteriorated

Offside Rear coil spring corroded

both inner sills corroded

clutck pedal rubber missing

exhaust heat shield insecure

exhaust system deteriorated

front brake pads wearing thin

small stone chips front screen

Pass 24 Oct 2019 102,858 miles

Front brake pads wearing thin

Nearside Front lower suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated

Offside Front cv boot perished

both inner sills corroded

clutch pedal rubber missing

small stone chips front screen

Pass 3 Oct 2018 95,871 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2018 95,861 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 89,772 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre cut to tread, no cords seen, flint in cut

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 82,824 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' within limit at time of test (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 76,349 miles

Advise both sills corroded

Both sills covered in plastic trim, unable to do full inspection

Fail 22 Oct 2015 76,349 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Advise both sills corroded

Both sills covered in plastic trim, unable to do full inspection

Pass 5 Dec 2014 70,363 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 65,012 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 59,666 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 54,105 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 48,545 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 39,795 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

bellypan fitted

both rear tyres starting to deteriorate/crack but not yet to excess

Pass 1 Dec 2008 31,514 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 SPU is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 SPU, 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 SPU is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 December 2005.

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