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AP05 AYU

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

126,517 mi
Last recorded126,517 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 AYU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2020 126,517 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test fully loaded ()

Pass 12 Jun 2019 118,524 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted x2 (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 109,478 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted x2 (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2018 109,478 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test box on dash an phone holder ()

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted x2 (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 99,870 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 rear (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 89,685 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Jun 2016 89,685 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 81,128 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 70,187 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 60,826 miles

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

both rear wheels slightly damaged.

Pass 21 Jun 2012 54,468 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 46,429 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 38,405 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 26 Jun 2009 29,755 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 21,678 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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AP05 AYU is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 AP05 AYU, 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 AP05 AYU registered?

AP05 AYU is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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