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AX55 AVM

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

171,334 mi
Last recorded171,334 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX55 AVM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Nov 2017 171,334 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour NSR and OSR (1.4.A.2f)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement Cap broken. (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded NSR outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OSR outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Centre exhaust heatshield loose.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit NSF,OSF and NSR (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 155,210 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 155,195 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 140,032 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2015 140,026 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2013 133,534 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Nov 2013 133,534 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Oct 2012 113,881 miles

fronmt discs worn thin

Fail 20 Oct 2012 113,756 miles

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

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

fronmt discs worn thin

Pass 9 Nov 2011 96,943 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 80,187 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 65,410 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Dec 2009 65,410 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 49,216 miles

Nearside Rear 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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AX55 AVM is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AX55 AVM, 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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AX55 AVM is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 December 2005.

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