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AV55 WTF

2005 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

209,788 mi
Last recorded209,788 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 WTF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2017 209,788 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing shock cover (2.7.2a)

Fail 23 Jun 2017 209,294 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

offside rear shock absorber cover deteriorated

Pass 24 Jun 2016 188,917 miles

centre exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 24 Jun 2016 188,917 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose lock nut loose (2.2.B.1d)

centre exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 4 Jul 2015 167,831 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 167,831 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

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

Pass 15 May 2014 142,912 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 142,912 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 129,810 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Apr 2013 129,810 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2012 114,869 miles

front discs badly lipped

rear discs lipped

Fail 6 Apr 2011 97,836 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 97,836 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 83,036 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 83,034 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Apr 2009 64,849 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 64,849 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Aug 2008 57,348 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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

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 WTF is a 2005 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,753cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 WTF, 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 WTF registered?

AV55 WTF is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 November 2005.

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