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AV55 SYF

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

91,647 mi
Last recorded91,647 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 SYF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2018 91,647 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 84,871 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 81,465 miles

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

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

Offside Front headlamp slightly loose

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Jul 2016 81,463 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front headlamp slightly loose

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 77,831 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 77,823 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

front brake pads are wearing low.

n/s front bumper is slightly insecure

Pass 2 Oct 2014 71,432 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 64,473 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 64,473 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 54,501 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 44,850 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 36,889 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 30,232 miles

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

cut in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Oct 2008 25,667 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 SYF is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SYF, 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 SYF registered?

AV55 SYF is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 November 2005.

Is AV55 SYF safe to buy?

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