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AK05 EPO

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

99,289 mi
Last recorded99,289 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2021 99,289 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear anti-roll bar link bushes deteriorating advise attention (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corrosion on both front/rear subframes/suspension assemblies etc (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 97,832 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 96,299 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 91,934 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2019 91,934 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Feb 2018 86,393 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 80,486 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 72,733 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 64,455 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 64,430 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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 3 Mar 2014 55,904 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 55,904 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 49,485 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 6 Mar 2012 42,995 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 36,079 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 30,223 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 24,325 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 16,051 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 EPO is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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

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The MOT history for AK05 EPO shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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