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AV55 TJX

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

155,906 mi
Last recorded155,906 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 TJX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2018 155,906 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 142,336 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 129,127 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 129,197 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 113,985 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 97,698 miles

both front and rear suspension surface rust

Fail 21 Aug 2013 97,696 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

both front and rear suspension surface rust

handbrake only just reached requirements

Pass 31 Aug 2012 83,037 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear tyres perished.

Pass 19 Mar 2012 80,626 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 75,553 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 71,336 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 69,450 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres inner edge

Pass 17 Oct 2008 54,242 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 TJX is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 TJX, 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 TJX registered?

AV55 TJX is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 October 2005.

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