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AF05 KMV

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

147,369 mi
Last recorded147,369 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 KMV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2019 147,369 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2019 147,369 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 138,969 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

front bottom arm rear bushes worn

Pass 30 Dec 2017 128,901 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2017 128,891 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 123,065 miles

Centre Rear wiper blade faulty

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 4mm (3.5.1i)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both on edge (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Mar 2016 123,065 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both smeering (8.2.2)

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

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

Centre Rear wiper blade faulty

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 4mm (3.5.1i)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both on edge (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 116,130 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 116,128 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 108,322 miles

front discs starting to wear

oil leak from engine

Fail 1 Apr 2014 108,316 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

front discs starting to wear

oil leak from engine

Pass 7 Mar 2013 99,203 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2013 99,203 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 87,402 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 77,518 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 77,503 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 66,072 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 58,652 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 56,185 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 46,842 miles

Front Steering arms Creaking on lock to lock

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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AF05 KMV is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AF05 KMV, 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 AF05 KMV registered?

AF05 KMV is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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