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AP05 DGE

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

107,524 mi
Last recorded107,524 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 DGE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Jan 2018 107,524 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55 R16 91W (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Front exhaust bracket near flexi broken

Rear exhaust tailpipe bracket broken

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Done (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 101,484 miles

Offside Front drive shaft oil seal leaking

rear exhaust hanger snapped

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 31 Dec 2015 97,309 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs are corroded

Fail 30 Dec 2015 97,288 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs are corroded

Pass 29 Dec 2014 91,450 miles

heat shield loose

Pass 2 Jan 2014 85,758 miles

Oil leak

front brake discs corroded

nearside rear wheel trim missing

Fail 2 Jan 2014 85,758 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

front brake discs corroded

nearside rear wheel trim missing

Pass 2 Jan 2013 79,032 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 75,671 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)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 71,553 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 61,210 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 54,523 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 May 2008 47,696 miles

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

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

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 DGE is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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

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