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AV55 SXR

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

108,160 mi
Last recorded108,160 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 SXR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2018 108,160 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arms both sides front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

air con belt in very poor condition

under side of vehicle very dirty making inspection of some parts difficult

Pass 16 Nov 2017 99,066 miles

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arms front bushes (2.4.G.2)

bonnet mechanism/catch difficult to release

under side of vehicle dirty making inspection difficult

Fail 16 Nov 2017 99,055 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sub frame (2.4.A.3)

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release centre (5.2.5a)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arms front bushes (2.4.G.2)

bonnet mechanism/catch difficult to release

under side of vehicle dirty making inspection difficult

Pass 21 Nov 2016 91,461 miles

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front bushes (2.4.G.2)

underside of vehicle excessively dirty making inspection of parts difficult

Pass 25 Nov 2015 82,698 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 72,795 miles

MILD AMOUNT OF MUD IMPEEDING REAR UNDERSIDE INSPECTION

Fail 17 Nov 2014 72,791 miles

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

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

MILD AMOUNT OF MUD IMPEEDING REAR UNDERSIDE INSPECTION

Pass 20 Nov 2013 63,172 miles

MUD IMPEEDING REAR UNDERSIDE INSPECTION

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Nov 2013 63,162 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

MUD IMPEEDING REAR UNDERSIDE INSPECTION

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Nov 2012 53,674 miles

MUD IMPEEDING UNDERSIDE INSPECTION

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 53,674 miles

MUD IMPEEDING UNDERSIDE INSPECTION

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 46,740 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 46,737 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 37,988 miles

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

Nearside front tyre has cut in sidewall

Pass 27 Nov 2009 28,723 miles

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

offside rear tyre peareished

Pass 28 Nov 2008 19,426 miles

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

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 SXR is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SXR, 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 SXR registered?

AV55 SXR is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 November 2005.

Is AV55 SXR safe to buy?

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