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AP05 AZW

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,837 mi
Last recorded152,837 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 AZW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2022 152,837 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 150,821 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Apr 2021 150,821 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2020 149,118 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2020 149,118 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 147,478 miles

exhaust corroded

wings repaired with filler

Fail 22 Mar 2019 147,477 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

wings repaired with filler

Pass 16 Aug 2018 146,366 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 16 Aug 2018 146,364 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 141,802 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 140,066 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion seal (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Undertrays fitted

Fail 5 May 2017 140,066 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion seal (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

Undertrays fitted

Pass 10 May 2016 129,205 miles

Both front lower wings are heavily corroded

Both rear inner sills are corroded but not holed

The rear Exhaust box outer skin is separating

Fail 9 May 2016 129,205 miles

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

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

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

Both front lower wings are heavily corroded

Both rear Tyres are worn on the inside edges

Both rear inner sills are corroded but not holed

The rear Exhaust box outer skin is separating

Pass 7 May 2015 119,828 miles

Rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 7 May 2015 119,828 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 30 Jun 2014 111,625 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 no/plate light dim

Pass 21 Jun 2013 101,375 miles

exhaust center silencer corroded

Fail 21 Jun 2013 101,374 miles

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)

exhaust center silencer corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2012 92,537 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 83,333 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 73,954 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 30 Jun 2009 64,116 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 52,935 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 AZW is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AP05 AZW, 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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AP05 AZW is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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