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AP05 LHA

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

179,417 mi
Last recorded179,417 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 LHA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2020 179,417 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

bottoms of front wings corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2019 169,117 miles

bottoms of front wings rusted & holed

n/s/r tyre worn low on inner edge & close to wear bars

Pass 9 Feb 2018 154,368 miles

bottom of o/s/f wing rusted/holed

front tyres bald on inner edges

Fail 9 Feb 2018 154,368 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 139,183 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2017 139,183 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2016 124,485 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 106,593 miles

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

front tyres bald on inner edges

Pass 20 Feb 2015 106,593 miles

front tyres bald on inner edges

Pass 26 Feb 2014 87,979 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 69,104 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 56,481 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 53,679 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2010 44,259 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 44,259 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 37,522 miles

front discs marked and lipped

rear discs marked and scored

Fail 30 Jun 2009 37,522 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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)

front discs marked and lipped

rear discs marked and scored

Pass 2 Jul 2008 34,429 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 LHA is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LHA, 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 LHA registered?

AP05 LHA is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 July 2005.

Is AP05 LHA safe to buy?

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