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AP05 BAO

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

83,203 mi
Last recorded83,203 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 BAO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2019 83,203 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

nearside steering rack tie rod end slightly distorted

Pass 26 Jan 2018 77,723 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 69,718 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 69,185 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 66,953 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 64,600 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 62,325 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 60,178 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 55,502 miles

n/s/r tyre getting low

Pass 22 Oct 2010 49,169 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 40,937 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 40,937 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 32,984 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 32,984 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jun 2008 31,754 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 BAO is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,388cc 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 BAO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AP05 BAO registered?

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

Is AP05 BAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP05 BAO shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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