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AK05 RKV

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

106,749 mi
Last recorded106,749 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 RKV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2018 106,749 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement osf nsf lower arm rear bushes slight play in (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 93,120 miles

Rear tyres worn on inner edges

front arm bushes slight play

osf shock damp

Pass 15 Jul 2016 80,663 miles

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear arm bushes on both sides (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 69,494 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Fail 13 Jul 2015 69,494 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 61,610 miles

misting of oil on steering rack

Fail 9 Jun 2014 61,610 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

misting of oil on steering rack

Pass 19 Aug 2013 56,555 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2013 56,555 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 16 Aug 2012 50,727 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 50,727 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 44,725 miles

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

N/s rear tyre slightly uneven tread wear

O/s and N/s rear tyres sidewalls slightly perished

Pass 18 May 2010 40,127 miles

both rear tyres perrished

Pass 27 May 2009 36,251 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 36,233 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 May 2008 30,291 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 RKV is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 RKV, 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 RKV registered?

AK05 RKV is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 2 June 2005.

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