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DA05 AVG

2005 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

120,823 mi
Last recorded120,823 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 AVG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2019 120,823 miles

Front Exhaust mount corroded and insecure

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Aug 2018 113,240 miles

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

Rear coil springs rusty

Fail 13 Aug 2018 113,240 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 103,800 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2017 103,800 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 94,518 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 94,518 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Braking system leaking brake fluid leak on clutch master cylinder and brake fluid low?? (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Aug 2015 86,713 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 86,713 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 78,042 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2014 78,042 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 69,513 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 69,513 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Jun 2012 62,934 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 62,859 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 62,859 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 May 2011 58,493 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 51,734 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 51,734 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 12 May 2009 43,511 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 43,511 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2008 33,108 miles

front discs and 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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DA05 AVG is a 2005 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 DA05 AVG, 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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DA05 AVG is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 May 2005.

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