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AP05 DVK

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

119,490 mi
Last recorded119,490 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 119,490 miles

N/S washer jet blocked o/s provides enough to clear screen

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 118,848 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking around outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking around inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 118,335 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 117,778 miles

Bonnet release faulty

Pass 10 Nov 2021 117,232 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 117,223 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 116,759 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear x2. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Nov 2020 116,755 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear x2. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 May 2019 137,236 miles

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

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

oil leak

under vehicle and brake pipes surface corrosion

Pass 25 May 2018 136,313 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2017 43,331 miles

under vehicle and all brake pipes surface corrosion

Pass 10 May 2016 42,610 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 41,518 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 40,673 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 39,495 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 38,254 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 37,304 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 35,523 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 33,802 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 33,760 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING THIN

both front tyres just on legal limits !! and worn on edges .. CHANGE IS ADVISED!!!!!!!!!!!!

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 DVK is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 DVK, 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 DVK is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 July 2005.

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