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AF05 KVH

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

147,682 mi
Last recorded147,682 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2022 147,682 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 28 Mar 2022 147,682 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 141,673 miles

Nearside Front Fog light not working

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Reverse light not working

Fail 19 Mar 2021 141,670 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Fog light not working

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Reverse light not working

Pass 25 Mar 2020 139,424 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Mar 2020 139,424 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 134,187 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 127,891 miles

advise both front tyres wearing on outer and inner edges

advise rear exhaust bracket very rusty

Pass 20 Mar 2017 122,667 miles

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)

advise rear exhaust mount rusty

Pass 31 Mar 2016 117,027 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 30 Mar 2016 117,006 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 111,240 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 102,921 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2013 86,325 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2013 86,305 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 67,871 miles

both rear tyres are low on tread (over 2mm) and feathered

Fail 1 Mar 2012 67,871 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

both rear tyres are low on tread (over 2mm) and feathered

Fail 1 Mar 2011 52,067 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn

Front wiper blades slightly smeer

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 52,067 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn

Front wiper blades slightly smeer

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

Pass 20 Feb 2010 35,710 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 17,502 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 11,178 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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AF05 KVH is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 KVH, 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 KVH registered?

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

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