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AP05 HLY

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,715 mi
Last recorded57,715 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 HLY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2018 57,715 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged slightly rubbed by loose fitting wheel trim (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged BOTH slightly rubbed by loose fitting wheel trim (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 24 Jan 2018 57,715 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged chaffed by loose fitting wheel trim (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged slightly rubbed by loose fitting wheel trim (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged BOTH slightly rubbed by loose fitting wheel trim (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 52,761 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm & perished (4.1.E.1)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)

exhaust heat shields insecure

Fail 24 Jan 2017 52,761 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm & perished (4.1.E.1)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)

exhaust heat shields insecure

Pass 25 Feb 2016 44,077 miles

handbrake 17%

Fail 7 Apr 2014 35,827 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 35,827 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 31,795 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 28,145 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 23,182 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 23,182 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 18,496 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 14,584 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 14,584 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 10,892 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 HLY is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HLY, 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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What year was AP05 HLY registered?

AP05 HLY is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 June 2005.

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