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AK05 UTB

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2020
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

167,015 mi
Last recorded167,015 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 UTB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2019 167,015 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 166,184 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 156,762 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 95,461 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 95,461 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 89,910 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 89,910 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

hand brake cable adjusted too tight.

Pass 28 Apr 2009 82,533 miles

rear discs' inner surfaces corroded

shock absorbers weak nearside rear and offside rear

Fail 28 Apr 2009 82,533 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear discs' inner surfaces corroded

shock absorbers weak nearside rear and offside rear

Pass 10 Apr 2008 62,864 miles

rear brakes will soon require attention

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 UTB is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 UTB, 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 UTB registered?

AK05 UTB is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 April 2005.

Is AK05 UTB safe to buy?

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