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AF05 KNW

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,250 mi
Last recorded121,250 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2018 121,250 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2018 121,242 miles

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 108,539 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 102,275 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 97,717 miles

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 3 Mar 2016 97,717 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 28 Mar 2015 86,916 miles

power steering reservoir fluid level above maximum mark, recommend attention

Fail 20 Mar 2015 86,603 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

power steering reservoir fluid level above maximum mark, recommend attention

Pass 29 Mar 2014 75,369 miles

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

front discs lipped

oil low/1.5 litres added

Pass 28 Mar 2013 69,495 miles

rear wiper rubber split

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

front wipers not very efficient

Pass 22 Mar 2012 65,517 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 57,208 miles

accident damage offside front wing

front brake pads low

Pass 1 Apr 2010 49,024 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 49,024 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

engine oil low[2lts added]

front brake pads getting low

Pass 25 Feb 2009 40,074 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 32,026 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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AF05 KNW is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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