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AK05 NLU

2005 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,916 mi
Last recorded108,916 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 NLU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2023 108,916 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 107,282 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2022 107,278 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 105,685 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 104,762 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Sep 2020 104,756 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 104,022 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 101,378 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened slight oil seapage (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2018 101,378 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure tail pipe bracket (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened slight oil seapage (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 98,293 miles

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 10 Nov 2017 98,293 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 19 Nov 2016 92,757 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 86,914 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 79,231 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Jul 2013 73,319 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 54,259 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 40,442 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 32,648 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2009 26,711 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 19,784 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)

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 NLU is a 2005 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NLU, 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 NLU registered?

AK05 NLU is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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