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AK05 ESF

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

54,553 mi
Last recorded54,553 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 54,553 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 3 Sep 2025 54,553 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 47,538 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

chip on screen / damage to n/s/r bumper / corrosion rear suspension units x rear sub frame / corrosion on o/s/f x n/s/r springs /

wheel covers fitted / heat shield loose / corrosion on rear bottom arm suspension units

Pass 28 Sep 2023 45,128 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen has stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 child seats fitted ()

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

Pass 8 Oct 2022 41,736 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 9 Oct 2021 39,152 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded on top end (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both on bottom ends (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 37,297 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 34,263 miles

h/brake level slightly travels high

Pass 7 Apr 2018 30,320 miles

Child seat fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2017 23,491 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 22,123 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 21,065 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 20,071 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 18,557 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 16,704 miles

front tyres starting to crack

Pass 21 Mar 2011 14,202 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 12,308 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 10,530 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 8,462 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 ESF is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver 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 ESF, 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 ESF registered?

AK05 ESF is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 March 2005.

Is AK05 ESF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK05 ESF 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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