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AV55 TNE

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

127,647 mi
Last recorded127,647 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 TNE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2020 127,647 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 127,647 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 121,594 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 121,594 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 115,084 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 115,084 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 108,183 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

misting of oil under the car

Pass 5 Dec 2016 104,730 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 19 Dec 2015 99,370 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front tyre has outer wall slight damage

Offside Rear tyre has outer wall slight damage

oil leak

Fail 19 Dec 2015 99,370 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front tyre has outer wall slight damage

Offside Rear tyre has outer wall slight damage

oil leak

Pass 24 Nov 2014 93,745 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2013 87,010 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Dec 2013 86,996 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 14 Dec 2012 78,451 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 69,765 miles

BOTH FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT,SLIGHT PLAY

Pass 15 Dec 2010 55,598 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 42,314 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 25,528 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 TNE is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 TNE, 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 TNE is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 December 2005.

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