2005 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · FD05 AVZ
2005 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 May 2005. Recorded mileage 50,966 miles. MOT expired on 09 Aug 2024.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Aug 2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Feb 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 50,966 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FD05 AVZ Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/07/2023
- 50,966 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FD05 AVZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Ford Focus (FD05 AVZ) between July 2022 and July 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 July 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability bolt snapped”; “Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner ”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
FD05 AVZ Mileage History
- 29/07/202249,849 mi
- 10/08/202249,849 mi
- 17/07/202350,958 mi+1,109 mi
- 21/07/202350,966 mi+8 mi
Average of roughly 1,142 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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