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AP05 DVB

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

85,746 mi
Last recorded85,746 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2024 85,746 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 83,200 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 80,542 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 77,949 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF + OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2021 77,936 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF + OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 74,375 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 72,273 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 69,276 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 65,480 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 61,626 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 57,385 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 54,141 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 50,989 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 50,989 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s/r tyre outer wall damaged

Pass 4 Sep 2012 46,890 miles

o/s/f tyre has cut in outer wall, shows no cords

Fail 3 Sep 2012 46,890 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

o/s/f tyre has cut in outer wall, shows no cords

Pass 3 Sep 2011 44,543 miles

front brake disc lipped

Pass 16 Aug 2010 38,055 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 25,523 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 9,273 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 8,886 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 DVB is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DVB, 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 DVB is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 July 2005.

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