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AV55 SZE

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

198,901 mi
Last recorded198,901 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 SZE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2022 198,901 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play wishbones (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both nearside and offside rear inner sills are slightly corroded

oil leak

rear axle beam is slightly corroded and both nearside/offside big bushes are slightly deteriorated

slight smear from the front wiper blades

Pass 14 Dec 2020 184,995 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2019 176,075 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 176,068 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

rear suspension bushes in poor condition,exhaust heat shields insecure

Pass 1 Dec 2018 168,025 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 160,576 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 150,341 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Dec 2015 135,404 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 135,404 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 121,604 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 107,716 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 107,442 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 93,155 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 79,011 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 79,011 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 64,709 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 49,520 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 36,172 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 SZE is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 SZE, 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 SZE is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 December 2005.

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