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AK05 EOW

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

72,359 mi
Last recorded72,359 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2022 72,359 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 66,453 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 58,737 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 53,101 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint slight leak (7.1.2)

Fail 18 May 2018 53,101 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint slight leak (7.1.2)

Pass 6 May 2017 47,902 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 43,182 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2015 38,146 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 24,140 miles

steering component noisy

Pass 20 May 2013 21,297 miles

both rear tyres cracked

n/s/f head light washer working but leaks so will soon empty washer bottle

Pass 22 May 2012 19,806 miles

0/s/r tyre cracked due to age

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)

n/s/r tyre cracked due to age

Pass 21 Apr 2011 17,609 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)

Fail 21 Apr 2011 17,609 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 27 Apr 2010 15,630 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 13,444 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Mar 2008 10,033 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 EOW is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EOW, 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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What year was AK05 EOW registered?

AK05 EOW is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 March 2005.

Is AK05 EOW safe to buy?

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