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AV55 VXN

2005 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,484 mi
Last recorded147,484 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 VXN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 31 Dec 2022 147,484 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2021 146,570 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2021 146,568 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Dec 2020 143,547 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2020 143,546 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 2MM, ADVISE REPALCEMENT (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 2MM, ADVISE REPALCEMENT - 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 137,014 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2019 136,938 miles

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

Front Exhaust system insecure fixing bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 129,872 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 123,182 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 117,859 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear end bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Dec 2016 117,855 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer bracket broken (7.1.1)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear end bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 114,400 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 114,397 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2014 110,177 miles

All tyres wearing on inner edges

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside body damage

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 28 Dec 2013 101,544 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 90,157 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2012 90,067 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 79,057 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Dec 2010 67,517 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 56,053 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 43,597 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 VXN is a 2005 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VXN, 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 VXN registered?

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

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