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AV55 TLY

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2016
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,598 mi
Last recorded128,598 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2015
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2015 128,598 miles

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

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

Nearside rear wheel bearing noisy

Oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2013 94,343 miles

N/s/f seat is fitted with an o/s/f seat belt buckle/ pretensioner. The airbag light is not illuminated. The buckle is operating correctly but releasing should the vehicle overturn may be impeded

Slight noise from n/s/r wheel bearing

clutch slipping

wipers smear

Pass 1 Oct 2012 71,809 miles

N/S/R tyre sidewall deteriorating.

Pass 30 Mar 2011 55,786 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 114,425 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

airbag light on

engine management light on and emmision limits just met

offside front inner arch cover damaged and insecure

oil level was below minimum,had to top up to emmision test,engine noisey.

Fail 9 Oct 2009 114,335 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

airbag light on

engine management light on and emmision limits just met

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

offside front inner arch cover damaged and insecure

oil level was below minimum,had to top up to emmision test,engine noisey.

Pass 10 Oct 2008 87,804 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 87,804 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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 TLY is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TLY, 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 TLY is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 December 2005.

Is AV55 TLY safe to buy?

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