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AK05 ERO

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

128,775 mi
Last recorded128,775 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 ERO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2023 128,775 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp image only just meets the standard.

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Hard to check road wheel bearing for roughness. (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rears. (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 27 Nov 2023 128,775 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp image only just meets the standard.

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Hard to check road wheel bearing for roughness. (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rears. (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 3 Nov 2023 128,737 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Track rod (inner ball joint worn) (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp image only just meets the standard.

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Brake binding, also making it hard to check wheel bearing for roughness. (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Indicators slightly discolored.

Pass 2 Nov 2022 182,903 miles

Nearside Rear rear exhaust bracket rotten and loose

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 171,222 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

under-trays fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2018 162,552 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 151,231 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 145,355 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 143,248 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2014 141,805 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 138,470 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 129,668 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 117,478 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2011 117,478 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 104,552 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 84,999 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 58,567 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 ERO is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 ERO, 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 ERO is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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