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AP05 LVL

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

134,124 mi
Last recorded134,124 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2019 134,124 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 120,790 miles

Oil leak

Various corrosion to chassis and suspension components

Fail 13 Jun 2018 120,788 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear wish bone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear wish bone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn Droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak

Various corrosion to chassis and suspension components

Pass 14 Jun 2017 106,780 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Jun 2017 106,780 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Rear wish bone bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Rear wish bone bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 May 2016 89,222 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe corroded and blowing slightly (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Edge very close to limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 20 May 2016 89,222 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe corroded and blowing slightly (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Edge very close to limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' phone holder on screen (8.3.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 74,217 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 53,087 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 36,514 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 May 2012 34,059 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 25,348 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 16,715 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 9,606 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 7,705 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 LVL is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LVL, 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 LVL registered?

AP05 LVL is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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