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AK05 BVC

2005 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

108,079 mi
Last recorded108,079 miles
Recorded on20 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 BVC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 May 2024 108,079 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 May 2024 108,079 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2023 99,449 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 May 2023 99,449 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dip (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 96,783 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged tyre chunking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light both lenses missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2022 96,783 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement dog leg mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged tyre chunking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light both lenses missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 92,368 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted all (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2021 92,368 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted all (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 83,044 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2019 78,872 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

steering knocking but still operating fine

Pass 29 May 2018 74,404 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2017 68,681 miles

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

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

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

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

engine breather pipe collapsed

Pass 17 May 2016 62,297 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 62,297 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Fail 29 May 2015 56,457 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 May 2015 56,457 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 49,755 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2013 43,734 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 May 2012 37,647 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 32,336 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 26,521 miles
Fail 22 May 2010 26,521 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 30 May 2009 21,907 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 17,927 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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AK05 BVC is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 AK05 BVC, 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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AK05 BVC is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 March 2005.

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