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AP05 MKX

2005 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

159,865 mi
Last recorded159,865 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 MKX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Mar 2020 159,865 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Both Front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front tyres worn low, 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 138,136 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 138,135 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 124,603 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front inner steering rack end slight free-play

Pass 26 Jan 2017 111,942 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 25 Jan 2017 111,904 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Feb 2016 100,580 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 89,594 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 79,455 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Feb 2014 79,455 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 79,016 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 75,806 miles

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Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 71,275 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 67,011 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 53,534 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 53,534 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 38,914 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 34,155 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 MKX is a 2005 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,796cc petrol 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 MKX, 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 MKX is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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