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AV55 WTM

2005 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

111,000 mi
Last recorded111,000 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 WTM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2017 111,000 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 96,976 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 85,001 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 85,001 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 71,403 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s number plate light obscured

Fail 17 Oct 2014 71,403 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s number plate light obscured

Pass 3 Oct 2013 56,658 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 49,008 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front wiper blades have poor efficiency

engine oil leaks

rear indicators slightly faded

rear number plate is slightly faded

Pass 21 Jul 2011 34,745 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine undertray fitted

engine warning light on during test

Fail 20 Jul 2011 34,696 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine undertray fitted

engine warning light on during test

Pass 29 Jul 2010 25,033 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 19,646 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 14,833 miles

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

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

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 WTM is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WTM, 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 WTM registered?

AV55 WTM is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 November 2005.

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