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AK05 CUH

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

141,008 mi
Last recorded141,008 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2023 141,008 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 122,978 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2021 120,091 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2020 109,391 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2020 109,384 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 103,024 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 95,703 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 87,323 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)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 78,522 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured both front and both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 68,977 miles

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

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

wiper blades worn

Fail 22 Dec 2014 68,977 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

wiper blades worn

Pass 23 Dec 2013 58,605 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 48,993 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 48,993 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 39,221 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 30,770 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2010 28,449 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2010 28,449 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 26,537 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 24,921 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 CUH 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 CUH, 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 CUH is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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