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AF05 KOV

2005 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

124,676 mi
Last recorded124,676 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 KOV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2018 124,676 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2018 124,676 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 2 Dec 2017 112,713 miles

Central Rear Lower exhaust heat shied insecure

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 100,063 miles

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)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 90,672 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint droplink (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 87,221 miles

3 x wheel nut caps missing

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

Nearside Rear Trailing 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)

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

exhaust shield loose ( rear )

Fail 25 Feb 2015 87,221 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

3 x wheel nut caps missing

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

Nearside Rear Trailing 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)

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

exhaust shield loose ( rear )

n s r wheel bearing noisy

Pass 28 Feb 2014 79,635 miles

both rear tyres 2mm

Pass 26 Feb 2013 73,110 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 73,110 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 64,397 miles

both front tyres getting low

Pass 23 Feb 2011 54,813 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 43,749 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 33,532 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 26,199 miles

o/s/f tyre 2mm on inner edge

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 KOV is a 2005 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KOV, 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 KOV is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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