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AK05 UXR

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

122,626 mi
Last recorded122,626 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 UXR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2018 122,626 miles

Exhaust System Corroded

Major Oil leak At / Around All Injectors

Offside Outersill damaged

Fail 23 Nov 2018 122,626 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged 205-55-16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust System Corroded

Major Oil leak At / Around All Injectors

Offside Outersill damaged

Pass 30 Nov 2017 118,700 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak ()

offside outer sill damaged

Fail 29 Nov 2017 118,700 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak ()

offside outer sill damaged

Pass 27 Oct 2016 113,757 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 113,741 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm and perishing (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 108,517 miles

General Underside Corrosion

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

Under Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Fail 21 Oct 2015 108,515 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

E.C.U Light On

General Underside Corrosion

Under Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Pass 23 Oct 2014 102,906 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre Cracking

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

Slight Underside Corrosion

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Oct 2014 102,906 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Slight Underside Corrosion

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre Cracking

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Aug 2013 96,059 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

eml staying on

rust forming on exhaust

small chips in front screen

Fail 9 Aug 2013 96,059 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

eml staying on

rust forming on exhaust

small chips in front screen

Pass 19 Oct 2012 89,838 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 19 Oct 2012 89,838 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 80,446 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 80,433 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 69,191 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front discs slightly worn

Pass 16 Oct 2009 58,510 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2009 58,510 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 58,442 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 50,269 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 45,353 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 UXR is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 UXR, 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 UXR is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 April 2005.

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