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AK05 NLA

2005 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

45,948 mi
Last recorded45,948 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 NLA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2021 45,948 miles

Both rear brake backplates corroded.

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 1 Apr 2020 44,574 miles

Exhaust rear backbox heatshield slightly insecure

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various area's underneath (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 42,486 miles

Exhaust heatshields insecure

Exhaust mounting defective F (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Front section, exhaust system still adequately supported (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside front wiper slightly smearing

Slight body corrosion underneath

Pass 19 Mar 2018 41,125 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)

various slight body corrosion underneath

Pass 29 Mar 2017 39,336 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 39,336 miles

Brake performance not tested Rear pad lining adrift (3.7.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake lining(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

All brakes binding slightly

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Badly corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Mar 2016 37,213 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 34,929 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 34,929 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 31,436 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 25,582 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 22,839 miles

exh hangers corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2011 20,451 miles

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

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2010 17,138 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 13,135 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 10,360 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 NLA is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,999cc 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 NLA, 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 NLA is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 April 2005.

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