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AV55 YVT

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

145,428 mi
Last recorded145,428 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2021 145,428 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2021 145,428 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2020 134,106 miles

both wishbone bushes

rear anti roll bar link

Pass 26 Apr 2019 117,162 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 97,820 miles

osr anti roll bar link

rear indicator bulbs

Fail 27 Apr 2018 97,820 miles

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

osr anti roll bar link

rear indicator bulbs

Pass 28 Apr 2017 79,006 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 79,006 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 60,241 miles

front pads

Pass 1 May 2015 43,618 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 43,206 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 38,714 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 31,674 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2012 28,510 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2012 28,510 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 25,049 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2009 20,644 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2008 16,958 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 YVT is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YVT, 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 YVT registered?

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

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