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AK05 OHV

2005 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

135,151 mi
Last recorded135,151 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 OHV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2018 135,151 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 122,340 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on inner

Pass 22 Oct 2016 111,579 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak ()

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 99,875 miles

Offside rear handbrake effort low

Security of exhaust heatshield, rear section

Pass 13 Oct 2014 89,366 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 89,364 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 12 Oct 2013 76,557 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Oct 2012 64,537 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Oct 2011 55,409 miles

wear to both rear tyres inner edges offside rear only just legal

Pass 23 Oct 2010 47,545 miles

same advisories as test number 591416590248

Fail 23 Oct 2010 47,520 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

near side rear tyre worn on edge

off side rear tyre worn on edge border line

Pass 16 Sep 2009 39,384 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

wear to both rear tyres on inner edges

Fail 15 Jul 2008 30,724 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

advise inner edge slighty worn on o/s/f tyre

Pass 15 Jul 2008 30,724 miles

advise inner edge slighty worn on o/s/f tyre

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 OHV is a 2005 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 OHV, 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 OHV registered?

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

Is AK05 OHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK05 OHV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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