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AK05 PLU

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2022
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

90,683 mi
Last recorded90,683 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2021 90,683 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 88,870 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 88,870 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2019 85,704 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 82,289 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 77,783 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 72,491 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer sill, slight surface corrosion noted

Rear Inner coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Upper exhaust heat shield, slightly detoriated

Pass 27 Mar 2015 68,089 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 63,525 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 59,117 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/r inner sill slight surface corrosion noted

Pass 13 Mar 2012 53,126 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/r inner sill slight surface corrosion noted

Pass 24 Mar 2011 44,772 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 36,016 miles

Rear reg plate slightly faded

Pass 27 Mar 2009 30,593 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight fading rear number plate

Pass 26 Mar 2008 24,804 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 PLU is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 PLU, 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 PLU registered?

AK05 PLU is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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The MOT history for AK05 PLU shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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