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AK05 UZU

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,556 mi
Last recorded116,556 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2019 116,556 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2019 116,556 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 106,526 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 98,566 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 90,246 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 80,356 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 80,354 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 71,776 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 62,217 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 55,942 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 55,940 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 48,834 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 48,709 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2010 41,590 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 29,793 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 18,406 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 UZU 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 75%.

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

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