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AV55 SWW

2005 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

122,130 mi
Last recorded122,130 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 SWW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2022 122,130 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2020 120,918 miles

slight oil leak under vehicle

Fail 29 Dec 2020 120,917 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

slight oil leak under vehicle

Pass 1 Nov 2019 118,630 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2019 118,630 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Nov 2018 117,131 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 106,165 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)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 99,622 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back mount (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back mount (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 91,397 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 83,345 miles

At the time of test the engine management light was on

At the time of test there was a small gearbox oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2013 78,250 miles

aux belt poor condition

front discs worn

Fail 3 Oct 2013 78,250 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

aux belt poor condition

front discs worn

Pass 28 Sep 2012 68,866 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)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 52,135 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 52,135 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 47,568 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 47,568 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 33,327 miles

Fuel cap in poor condition, finger grip broken, but still seals on tank neck.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Aug 2008 21,804 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 SWW is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 SWW, 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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What year was AV55 SWW registered?

AV55 SWW is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 November 2005.

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