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AP05 SGU

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

94,613 mi
Last recorded94,613 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 SGU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2023 94,613 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear and offside front (1.2.1 (f))

front discs surface rust

rear inner sills rusting

rear suspension bed and arms rusting

Fail 20 Oct 2023 94,612 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear and offside front (1.2.1 (f))

front discs surface rust

rear inner sills rusting

rear suspension bed and arms rusting

Pass 26 Oct 2022 92,824 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 25 Oct 2022 92,824 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 91,106 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 91,106 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 89,371 miles

Front wings corroded at bottom.

Fail 28 Oct 2020 89,371 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front wings corroded at bottom.

Pass 8 Oct 2019 86,607 miles

both front lower wings corroded.

Fail 8 Oct 2019 86,607 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front lower wings corroded.

Pass 25 Oct 2018 81,372 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 79,765 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 79,787 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 71,642 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 66,395 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 62,135 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 56,620 miles

N/S/F tyre perished causing the start of a bulge

O/S/F tyre starting to perish

Pass 31 May 2013 51,515 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 44,634 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 44,519 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 38,193 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 32,151 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 26,854 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 21,090 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 SGU is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 SGU, 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 SGU registered?

AP05 SGU is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 July 2005.

Is AP05 SGU safe to buy?

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