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AP05 DVT

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

162,398 mi
Last recorded162,398 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 DVT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Dec 2021 162,398 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering malfunctioning at low engine speeds (2.1.5 (a))

Steering system excessively rough tightness at low engine speeds (2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Body panel slightly loose offside and nearside wings badly corroded at their rear lower anchorages but not considered vehicle structure testable prescribed areas (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on the inner edge of the treaded section of the tyre [BORDERLINE] (5.2.3 (e))

damage of less than 1cm diameter in the nearside wiped area of the front windscreen

Pass 7 Dec 2020 154,956 miles

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

damage of less than 1cm diameter in the offside wiped 'A' zone and nearside wiped areas of the front windscreen

tail gate wiper blade deteriorating

Fail 7 Dec 2020 154,956 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

damage of less than 1cm diameter in the offside wiped 'A' zone and nearside wiped areas of the front windscreen

tail gate wiper blade deteriorating

Pass 9 Dec 2019 147,209 miles

Corrosion to lower of offside and nearside front wheel arches/body wing panels

Damage of less than 1cm diameter in the offside wiped 'A' zone and nearside wiped areas of the front windscreen

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

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 9 Dec 2019 147,209 miles

Corrosion to lower of offside and nearside front wheel arches/body wing panels

Damage of less than 1cm diameter in the offside wiped 'A' zone and nearside wiped areas of the front windscreen

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 10 Dec 2018 130,820 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

damage of less than 1cm diameter in the offside wiped 'A' zone and nearside wiped areas of the front windscreen

Fail 8 Dec 2018 130,820 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge down to minimum tread depth marks [BORDERLINE] (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge down to minimum tread depth marks (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge down to minimum tread depth marks (5.2.3 (e))

damage of less than 1cm diameter in the offside wiped 'A' zone and nearside wiped areas of the front windscreen

Pass 16 Dec 2017 109,536 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear anchorage bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approaching minimum tread depth marks (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approaching minimum tread depth marks (4.1.E.1)

engine management light stays on indicating a fault in the system

Pass 12 Dec 2016 87,551 miles

Engine management light on dash display indicating a fault within the system

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear anchorage bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear anchorage bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Dec 2016 87,551 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear anchorage bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear anchorage bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit down to minimum tread depth marks [BORDERLINE] (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 69,543 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2014 63,612 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Jan 2014 58,051 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 52,275 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 50,387 miles

front brake discs slighty pitted on inner face

Pass 25 Jul 2011 43,967 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 38,608 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 32,273 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 26,959 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 DVT is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DVT, 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 DVT is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 July 2005.

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