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AK05 RZL

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

133,328 mi
Last recorded133,328 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 RZL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2017 133,328 miles

Exhaust corroding slightly

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion outer wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Outer wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 121,008 miles

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

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 103,156 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 94,171 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2013 94,171 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 78,334 miles

Slight smoke emissions.

Pass 23 Dec 2011 64,529 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 61,455 miles

Both front tyres very low on inner edges.

Offside front brake disc corroded on inner and outer surfaces.

Pass 20 Sep 2010 48,858 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 46,763 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 38,459 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 28,156 miles

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

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 RZL is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 RZL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK05 RZL registered?

AK05 RZL is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 April 2005.

Is AK05 RZL safe to buy?

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