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AK05 NPD

2005 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

130,400 mi
Last recorded130,400 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 NPD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2024 130,400 miles

condition of nearside front outer cv boot

security of exhaust system

wear both front and nearside rear tyres BORDERLINE

Pass 7 Jun 2023 123,062 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Jan 2023 123,057 miles

Emissions not tested engine wont rev properly to do the test (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2020 120,715 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2020 120,715 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 115,689 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 103,584 miles

front brake disc slightly worn surface rust due to standing

Fail 25 Jan 2018 103,584 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

front brake disc slightly worn surface rust due to standing

Pass 10 Jan 2017 100,461 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 99,764 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure mirror (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid front (8.2.3)

eml light displayed

rear heat shield insecure

Pass 11 Sep 2015 87,810 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 83,928 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 83,909 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 79,457 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 76,370 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

both front lower suspension arm inner (BIG) bushes getting poor. Will require attention soon.

small chip in o/s of front windscreen.

Pass 22 Aug 2012 76,370 miles

both front lower suspension arm inner (BIG) bushes getting poor. Will require attention soon.

small chip in o/s of front windscreen.

Pass 28 Mar 2008 34,729 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 NPD is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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The MOT history for AK05 NPD shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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