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AK05 OSW

2005 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

112,553 mi
Last recorded112,553 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2020 112,553 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Jul 2020 112,546 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 106,873 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front (6.1.2 (a))

split in brake pedal rubber

Fail 6 Aug 2019 106,785 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front (6.1.2 (a))

split in brake pedal rubber

Pass 26 Jul 2018 96,765 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2018 96,764 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2018 96,763 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing bush, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Corrosion in general on exhaust system

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

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and uneven wear/feathering, both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed outer belt, both sides (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and uneven wear/feathering, both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Surface corrosion on rear suspension components in general

Pass 8 Jun 2017 90,058 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 82,467 miles

nearside mirror damaged

Pass 9 Jun 2015 74,027 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

unable to test rear seat belts

Pass 10 Jun 2014 65,707 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 10 Jun 2014 65,706 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 12 Jun 2013 56,408 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 46,394 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 7 Jun 2011 35,558 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 25 May 2010 29,790 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

nearside front tyre JUST legal

Pass 25 Mar 2009 23,071 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 19,719 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 OSW is a 2005 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol 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 OSW, 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 OSW registered?

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

Is AK05 OSW safe to buy?

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