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AK05 BWZ

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,289 mi
Last recorded79,289 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 BWZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2021 79,289 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 78,805 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 30 Oct 2019 78,215 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 77,364 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 76,655 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 76,655 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 76,145 miles

Oil leak drive shaft sill ()

Fail 2 Nov 2016 76,145 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak drive shaft sill ()

Pass 23 Oct 2015 71,126 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

child seat fitted to n/s/r

front discs inner surface corroded and worn

o/s drive shaft seal leaking

Fail 20 Oct 2014 60,994 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing excessively worn (2.5.C.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 60,994 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 51,548 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 49,641 miles

Coolant leak

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2012 43,021 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2011 33,848 miles

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

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

Oil leak

grinding noise from steering/suspension when turning

Pass 16 Mar 2010 24,440 miles

front suspension noisey

Fail 11 Mar 2010 24,440 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front suspension noisey

Pass 16 Mar 2009 17,162 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 10,425 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 10,133 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 BWZ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AK05 BWZ, 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 BWZ is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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