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AK05 PDU

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,293 mi
Last recorded147,293 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 PDU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2022 147,293 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Lower Wheel Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tail Pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Oct 2022 147,058 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Bash Bar Mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Lower Wheel Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tail Pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 141,665 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2021 141,653 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 136,551 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 130,780 miles

Central Front Bonnet Cannot be Opened

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 125,866 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2017 120,026 miles

corrosion in rear seatbelt prescribed areas

corrosion in rear subframe and components

Pass 20 May 2016 114,639 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 108,581 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 108,581 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 99,421 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 99,419 miles

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2013 80,789 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 20 Apr 2013 80,789 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2012 75,118 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2011 70,043 miles

all brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 10 Apr 2010 64,375 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm

slight low effort from offside parking brake

Pass 18 Apr 2009 55,727 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2008 45,100 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 PDU is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PDU, 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 PDU is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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