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AK05 UYV

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

158,379 mi
Last recorded158,379 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 UYV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2019 158,379 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn low on outer edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

centre and rear exhaust boxes corroded

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 2 Oct 2019 158,379 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre worn low on outer edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

centre and rear exhaust boxes corroded

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 27 Sep 2018 152,256 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear outer sill corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

centre and rear exhaust boxes corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2018 152,254 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear outer sill corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

centre and rear exhaust boxes corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2017 146,337 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2016 137,571 miles

Emissions too clean to register

MIL on

Fail 29 Sep 2016 137,571 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Emissions too clean to register

MIL on

Pass 25 Sep 2015 129,481 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)

both rear suspension springs corroded

centre exhaust corroded

nearside rear brake disc corroded

nearside rear indicator bulb colour deteriated

Fail 25 Sep 2015 129,481 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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear suspension springs corroded

centre exhaust corroded

nearside rear brake disc corroded

nearside rear indicator bulb colour deteriated

Pass 3 Oct 2014 119,858 miles

front and rear brake pads low

Pass 1 Oct 2013 110,803 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 110,803 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 102,146 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 102,146 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 93,714 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres perished and slightly out of shape,both front tyres worn on edges

slight play at offside front lower ball joint

Pass 28 Sep 2010 85,955 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 85,955 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 77,060 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Sep 2009 77,060 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 71,618 miles

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

Front and rear brake discs slightly worn.

Fail 1 Oct 2008 71,617 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front and rear brake discs slightly worn.

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 UYV is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 UYV, 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 UYV is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 April 2005.

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