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AK05 CVS

2005 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

103,214 mi
Last recorded103,214 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 CVS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 103,214 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Mar 2025 103,207 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 102,354 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 101,373 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 100,141 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 99,035 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 97,403 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 93,103 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 89,534 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 84,781 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 80,003 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 73,861 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 68,433 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 62,838 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 56,574 miles

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Pass 21 Jan 2011 49,241 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 42,576 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 35,839 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 28,848 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 CVS is a 2005 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 CVS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK05 CVS registered?

AK05 CVS is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 March 2005.

Is AK05 CVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK05 CVS shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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