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AV55 VVX

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,622 mi
Last recorded101,622 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2024 101,622 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2024 101,605 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 100,717 miles

Offside Front wing corroded

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2023 100,674 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front wing corroded

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 99,922 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2021 99,882 miles

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Dec 2020 98,835 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 97,925 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 96,053 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 93,551 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2017 93,551 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 88,699 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 84,057 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 79,929 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 72,577 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 66,023 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 57,929 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 49,040 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 39,797 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 31,985 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 VVX is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VVX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV55 VVX registered?

AV55 VVX is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 December 2005.

Is AV55 VVX safe to buy?

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