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AV55 SXT

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

124,082 mi
Last recorded124,082 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2025 124,082 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose lower wing corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 122,421 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shroud corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Body panel slightly loose wing to sill corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shroud corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 119,839 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2023 119,839 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 1.7 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 116,895 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Feb 2022 116,893 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 113,825 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 110,474 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 107,510 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2019 107,508 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn radius arm/axle attachment bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn radius arm/axle attachment bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 103,995 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 101,668 miles

Offside Front Lower wing corroded at bottom

Fail 1 Aug 2017 101,664 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower wing corroded at bottom

Pass 20 May 2016 101,133 miles

n/s/r tyre in very poor condition

Fail 20 May 2016 101,133 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

n/s/r tyre in very poor condition

Fail 14 Apr 2016 101,129 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear tyre nail

Pass 29 Jan 2015 94,491 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 94,491 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 93,716 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 86,651 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Sep 2012 77,014 miles

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

front tyres near limit

Pass 27 Sep 2011 67,949 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 67,949 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 52,687 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 40,298 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 29,181 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 SXT is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 SXT, 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 SXT is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 November 2005.

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