MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
131,738 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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2 bulbs out in high level brake light
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
oil leak
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
2 bulbs out in high level brake light
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
oil leak
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect strut (5.3.2 (b))
both front tyres wearing on inner edges
Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak front flexible joint (8.2.2.1 (b))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced nearside floor area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire injector area (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak ()
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Heat Sheild Insecure
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
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)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
engine coolant pipe swollen under pressure
front brake pads low
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AK05 NHC is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 NHC, 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 NHC is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 April 2005.
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