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AF05 KXC

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

177,239 mi
Last recorded177,239 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 Apr 2021 177,239 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 165,801 miles

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

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

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres close and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Mar 2020 165,798 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure both front mountings broken 1 rear rubber is off (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres close and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Apr 2019 153,640 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 132,593 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

coolant low

Pass 24 Apr 2017 113,324 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 108,257 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 108,257 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 98,298 miles

Both front tyres devoid of tread on inner edges and about to expose cords, REPLACEMENT REQUIRED NOW

Both rear tyres worn too 1.6mm limit and require replacing now

O/S rear service brake grabbing

Park brake lever nearing end of travel

Fail 17 Mar 2015 98,298 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres devoid of tread on inner edges and about to expose cords, REPLACEMENT REQUIRED NOW

Both rear tyres worn too 1.6mm limit and require replacing now

O/S rear service brake grabbing

Park brake lever nearing end of travel

Pass 14 Mar 2014 88,856 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 80,226 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Mar 2013 80,226 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 69,060 miles

EXHAUST RUBBER ABOVE REAR AXLE DETERIATED

Pass 15 Mar 2011 50,856 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 35,400 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 30,697 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 30,697 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 25,754 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 KXC 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 68.4%.

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 KXC, 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 KXC registered?

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

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