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AK05 CLO

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

100,243 mi
Last recorded100,243 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 CLO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 Mar 2026 100,243 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror cover missing

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 94,473 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Obligatory mirror cover missing

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2024 88,618 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2023 79,017 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 71,940 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 66,989 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 62,223 miles

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

Nearside Front TYRE HAS A SMALL CUT BUT NOT DEEP ENOUGH TO REACH CORE

Offside Front DOOR MIRROR COVER MISSING

Offside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2020 62,223 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively WIPERS TORN (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested DUE TO BULB NOT WORKING (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

DURING PRE-CHECKS 1LTE OF OIL WAS ADDED TO ENGINE DUE TO OIL LEVEL LOW..

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

Nearside Front TYRE HAS A SMALL CUT BUT NOT DEEP ENOUGH TO REACH CORE

Offside Front DOOR MIRROR COVER MISSING

Offside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 57,809 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 57,529 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2018 50,474 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 47,699 miles

Coil springs and brake pipes corroding

Pass 3 Mar 2016 45,490 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 37,985 miles

Front tyres perishing

Rear tyres perishing and wearing on inner edges

Pass 19 Mar 2014 33,300 miles

coil springs corroding

exhaust corroding

tyres wearing on edges

Pass 13 Mar 2013 26,127 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 19,481 miles

Exhaust corroding

Front pads low

Pass 10 Mar 2011 16,286 miles

exhaust corroding

front pads low

rear tyres cracking

wipers poor

Pass 18 Mar 2010 13,555 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 11,190 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 8,105 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 CLO is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 CLO, 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 CLO is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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