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AK05 OTC

2005 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

144,856 mi
Last recorded144,856 miles
Recorded on10 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 OTC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2021 144,856 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective n/s & o/s (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 10 May 2021 144,856 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective n/s & o/s (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2020 137,503 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2019 131,531 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

front lower area of both wings damaged

heat shield insecure

Pass 5 May 2018 127,868 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 123,415 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 123,415 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 May 2016 115,827 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 115,827 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 May 2015 107,300 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 98,804 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 90,548 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 81,986 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 70,691 miles

all tyres worn to 3mm or less

Pass 26 May 2010 59,162 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 48,980 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 38,908 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 OTC is a 2005 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 OTC, 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 OTC is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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