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AF05 KXV

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

207,734 mi
Last recorded207,734 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 KXV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2016 207,734 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose

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

Oil leak

Slight surface corrosion to some parts and components of under vehicle ok at time of test

Pass 29 Dec 2015 194,113 miles

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

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

coolant close to minimum

coolant leak thermostat area above ac pump.

gearbox area oily

Fail 21 Dec 2015 193,887 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported at rear between both boxes (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe at flexible join area (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported 2 front fixing near catalyst broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure lower fixing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

coolant close to minimum

coolant leak thermostat area above ac pump.

gearbox area oily

Pass 18 Dec 2014 178,940 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 166,038 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 166,038 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 150,790 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 150,790 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 134,919 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 122,306 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 108,241 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 108,241 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 95,078 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 78,634 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 78,634 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside 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 KXV is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 KXV, 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 KXV registered?

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

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