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AP05 LHZ

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

233,042 mi
Last recorded233,042 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 LHZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2019 233,042 miles

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wing corroded

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear heat shield loose

Fail 2 Jul 2019 232,978 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Both front wings corroded

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

Front and rear sub frames corroded

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front inner rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2017 93,197 miles

Both rear outer sills tender

EML Light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 May 2016 89,447 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 79,885 miles

screen damage in zone A. in my opinion not affecting drivers view.

Pass 27 Jun 2014 65,852 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 56,913 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 50,898 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 41,970 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 33,625 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 24,520 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 17,299 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 LHZ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 LHZ, 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 LHZ registered?

AP05 LHZ is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 July 2005.

Is AP05 LHZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP05 LHZ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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