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AP05 OVT

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2019
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

98,486 mi
Last recorded98,486 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 OVT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2018 98,486 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 89,857 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 79,636 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 79,618 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 20 Aug 2012 72,698 miles

centre exst section is deteriorating

o/s/r wheel bearing has slight noise when rotated

Pass 11 Aug 2011 63,462 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 56,274 miles

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

o/s/r wheel bearing slightly noised

Pass 21 Aug 2009 49,374 miles

both n/s tyres are close to the legal limit?

Pass 20 Aug 2008 40,846 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 39,809 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 OVT is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 OVT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AP05 OVT registered?

AP05 OVT is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 August 2005.

Is AP05 OVT safe to buy?

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