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AP05 LHF

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

152,947 mi
Last recorded152,947 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 LHF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2022 152,947 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 152,947 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2021 149,304 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 149,304 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Feb 2020 141,738 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Feb 2020 141,738 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure rear hanger corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Rear exhaust silencer outer deteriorated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 126,805 miles

advance corrosion nearside outer sill

exhaust badly corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2018 126,805 miles

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

advance corrosion nearside outer sill

exhaust badly corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2017 121,405 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2017 121,405 miles

Nearside Front Lower 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 Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2016 115,738 miles

rear exhaust hangers corroded.

Fail 7 Oct 2016 115,738 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

rear exhaust hangers corroded.

Pass 22 Oct 2015 104,835 miles

cuts in front tyres inner sidewalls nearly through to inner cords

engine under tray fitted

exhaust bracket broken off rear section

rear coil springs corroding

rear section of exhaust corroding

Pass 20 Oct 2014 94,175 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust bracket broken off rear section

n/s/r coil spring corroding

slight play in o/s/r link pin

Pass 3 Oct 2013 82,094 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 61,420 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 51,220 miles

o/s/r rear tyre 3mm

Pass 23 Jun 2010 43,416 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 35,991 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 27,865 miles

n/s/r tyre cut

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 LHF is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LHF, 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 LHF is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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