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AK05 CMY

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

53,970 mi
Last recorded53,970 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 53,970 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 43,441 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 43,130 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

all rear suspension components has light corrosion

slight corrosion on os sill

Pass 27 Jan 2022 42,506 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall scuffed. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear inner sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracked / perished on the outer edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 41,883 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both rear coil springs corroded

exhaust flexi pipe coming apart

Fail 3 Feb 2021 41,883 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

both rear coil springs corroded

exhaust flexi pipe coming apart

Pass 23 Jan 2020 40,995 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 39,771 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Rear coil spring showing some corrosion. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2019 39,771 miles

Central Front Inner Hazard warning switch inoperative Dash mounted hazard lights switch broken. (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Rear coil spring showing some corrosion. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 38,478 miles

Rear coil spring corroded Both rear road springs showing early signs of corrosion. (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 30 Jan 2018 38,470 miles

Central Front Inner Hazard warning switch faulty Hazard switch not flashing / illuminating. (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded Both rear road springs showing early signs of corrosion. (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 36,515 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2017 36,515 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 34,599 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 31,299 miles

rear tyres starting to perish between treads

Pass 24 Jan 2014 28,636 miles

o/s/r tyre is cracking

Pass 31 Jan 2013 26,294 miles

fron wipers smear

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 17 Jan 2012 23,471 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 20,789 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 18,488 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 16,010 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 16,010 miles

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

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

advise that the rear brakes are noisy

Pass 13 Feb 2008 13,030 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 CMY is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 CMY, 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 CMY is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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