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AP05 MHU

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

118,195 mi
Last recorded118,195 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 118,195 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively Centre Bearing (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage Sensor (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension Corroding

Fail 9 Sep 2026 118,195 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively Centre Bearing (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage Sensor (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension Corroding

Pass 15 Sep 2025 117,696 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near side rear inner sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front tyre inner edge close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside rear inner sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear rear suspension corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2024 116,692 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear HandBrake Travel

Rear Suspension Corroding

Pass 28 Sep 2023 116,180 miles

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

Rear Suspension Corroding

Fail 28 Sep 2023 116,180 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension Corroding

Pass 15 Sep 2022 115,222 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 9 Sep 2022 115,219 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 114,057 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 113,377 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 112,030 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 109,719 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 109,702 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2017 107,661 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 25 Sep 2017 107,659 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 104,977 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 102,933 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 100,813 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 98,503 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 98,503 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 96,064 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 94,959 miles

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

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

all 4 suspension springs corroded

front drake discs starting to corrode

Pass 16 Sep 2010 61,128 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 38,052 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

rear link arm bushes splitting

spare wheel holder missing

Pass 9 Jun 2009 35,600 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advise o/s & n/s/f tyres wearing near to 1.6mm

Fail 9 Jun 2009 35,600 miles

Front Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advise o/s & n/s/f tyres wearing near to 1.6mm

Pass 23 Jun 2008 29,183 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 MHU is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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

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