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966 PTW

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

79,149 mi
Last recorded79,149 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration966 PTW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2018 79,149 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Jul 2018 79,149 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2017 68,526 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 58,574 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 50,224 miles

N/S/F Brake disc inside face worn

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

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

Slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 7 Jan 2014 45,048 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 42,330 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 42,330 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 38,755 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 35,590 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 35,590 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 32,508 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 29,307 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 26,510 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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966 PTW is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 966 PTW, 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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966 PTW is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 January 2005.

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