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AV55 SYS

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

87,266 mi
Last recorded87,266 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2023 87,266 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Aug 2022 84,744 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 81,747 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 78,539 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 75,290 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2018 75,290 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 74,541 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 69,940 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 69,939 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 65,294 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 61,651 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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

suspect rotten baffles in exhaust back box.

washer jets low pressure , only just wetting sceen

Pass 27 Sep 2013 57,859 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 51,201 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 51,201 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 42,867 miles

offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 9 Nov 2010 36,454 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 18,645 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 3,785 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 SYS is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SYS, 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 SYS registered?

AV55 SYS is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 October 2005.

Is AV55 SYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV55 SYS shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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