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AF05 NMV

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

81,618 mi
Last recorded81,618 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2021 81,618 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both effected (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both effected (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2021 81,614 miles

Emissions not tested well above on co test (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both effected (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both effected (5.3.1 (b) (i))

heat shield hanging on exhaust

Pass 20 Jun 2019 71,952 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (both rear) (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 65,362 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Jul 2018 64,998 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Slightly smeary/ Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 56,237 miles

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 51,260 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2016 51,260 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fail 12 Jul 2016 51,208 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Both front coil springs corroded

Both front shock absorbers on vehicle appear to be knocking. No leaks present at time of test

N/s/r outer sill damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm / irregular tread wear and worn inside shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 49,617 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 47,385 miles

both front tyres on 2mm and worn on inner edges / slight movement in osf wheel bearing / nsr tyre wearing on inner edge / osr tyre worn on inner edge and heavly perished

both fronts arms back bushs deteriorated

Pass 26 Jun 2013 37,781 miles

O/S/R tyre worn on inner edge + beginning to perish

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 26 Jun 2012 35,875 miles

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

coolat low

Fail 26 Jun 2012 35,875 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

coolat low

Pass 12 Jul 2011 34,423 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres badly perished

Fail 12 Jul 2011 34,423 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres badly perished

Pass 2 Jun 2010 32,574 miles

Both rear tyres wearing low and tread cracking

Front brake pads wearing low

General exhaust corrossion

General underbody corrossion

Nearside front tyre sidewall cut slightly

Play in steering rack

Slight play in both front lower arm ball joints

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 16 May 2009 29,820 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 27,790 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 NMV is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver 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 NMV, 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 NMV is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 March 2005.

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