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AP05 BBO

2005 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

196,429 mi
Last recorded196,429 miles
Recorded on19 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 BBO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2017 196,429 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

centre exhaust is deteriating

Pass 27 May 2016 183,997 miles

nearside rear tyre is perishing & wearing low

Pass 20 May 2015 169,230 miles

exhaust middle box corroded

Fail 20 May 2015 169,229 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

exhaust middle box corroded

Fail 13 May 2014 155,096 miles

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

both front lower suspension arm inner bushes starting to split, may require attention soon.

exhaust rear box outer skin, poor

Pass 13 May 2014 155,096 miles

both front lower suspension arm inner bushes starting to split, may require attention soon.

exhaust rear box outer skin, poor

Pass 15 May 2013 141,557 miles

n/s door mirror casing missing

o/s/r outer brake pad worn low

Fail 30 May 2012 125,808 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2012 125,808 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2011 112,328 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 96,422 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 24 May 2010 96,422 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 2 Jun 2009 77,813 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 77,712 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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)

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

Fail 23 May 2008 54,802 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2008 54,802 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 BBO is a 2005 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BBO, 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 BBO is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 2 June 2005.

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