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AV55 ZBR

2005 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

152,436 mi
Last recorded152,436 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2014
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 ZBR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2014 152,436 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 140,644 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 134,625 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 134,615 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

front number plate deteriorated

Pass 8 Nov 2011 123,277 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 115,289 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wall

no plate damaged

Pass 3 Nov 2009 107,007 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 78,274 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front registration plate is cracked

Pass 16 Jan 2008 60,853 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

damage to nsf wheel arch

front & rear brake pads wearing low

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 ZBR is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 ZBR, 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 ZBR registered?

AV55 ZBR is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 December 2005.

Is AV55 ZBR safe to buy?

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