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AF05 KVJ

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

161,046 mi
Last recorded161,046 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2021 161,046 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2021 161,046 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 155,590 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2020 155,590 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (1.6 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2019 151,142 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pads appear low (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside door mirror damaged

Offside Rear bumper damaged

Fail 17 Dec 2019 151,139 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pads appear low (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside door mirror damaged

Offside Rear bumper damaged

Pass 21 Dec 2018 145,149 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2018 145,142 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 146,791 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2017 146,791 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Dec 2016 136,885 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 133,093 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 129,102 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 126,975 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 16 Apr 2012 126,456 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 109,219 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 90,050 miles

Nail nearside rear tyre tread.

Pass 4 Mar 2009 76,338 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 64,172 miles

rear tyres getting low

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 KVJ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 KVJ, 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 KVJ registered?

AF05 KVJ is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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