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AP05 FUJ

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,669 mi
Last recorded99,669 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2019 99,669 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 May 2018 93,729 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 May 2018 93,729 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 May 2017 88,474 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 88,436 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 83,271 miles

Oil leak gearbox ()

front discs corrosion/showing distortion,parked up long term

n/s/r tyre wear outer edge

o/s/f inner c/v gaiter twisted

o/s/r prior damage/repairs,unable to assess condition

rear suspension,inner sills,floor,shockmounts-corroded

wiring fouling brake pipe beneath master cylinder

Fail 8 Aug 2016 83,271 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak gearbox ()

front discs corrosion/showing distortion,parked up long term

handbrake lever over adjusted,n/s handbrake low effort

n/s/r tyre wear outer edge

o/s/f inner c/v gaiter twisted

o/s/r prior damage/repairs,unable to assess condition

rear suspension,inner sills,floor,shockmounts-corroded

wiring fouling brake pipe beneath master cylinder

Pass 15 Aug 2015 81,773 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 74,814 miles

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

o/s/f brake pipe below servo touching wiring

o/s/r prior accident damage/filler/repairs,unable to properly assess condition,registered as category c/d salvage

rear inner sills+top shock mounts corrosion

Fail 13 Aug 2014 74,764 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/f brake pipe below servo touching wiring

o/s/r prior accident damage/filler/repairs,unable to properly assess condition,registered as category c/d salvage

rear brake imbalance

rear inner sills+top shock mounts corrosion

Pass 8 Aug 2013 66,117 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 58,943 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 48,879 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 35,311 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 27,653 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 26,568 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 FUJ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FUJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AP05 FUJ registered?

AP05 FUJ is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 June 2005.

Is AP05 FUJ safe to buy?

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