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ExpiredMileage
176,278 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
corrosion starting front section both outer sills
exhaust outer shell rusty
rear suspension components rusted
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
corrosion starting front section both outer sills
exhaust outer shell rusty
rear suspension components rusted
Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
exhaust very corroded and outer layers breaking
low efficiency on n/s handbrake
some imbalance on front brakes
Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
exhaust very corroded and outer layers breaking
low efficiency on n/s handbrake
some imbalance on front brakes
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
centre silencer outer layers corroded and broken
front tyres worn on inner edge
rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
n/s/f brake pipe clip adrift
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/f brake pipe clip adrift
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear 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)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
brake pedal rubber wearing slightly
coolant level below minimum
front / rear number plates deteriorating but still legible at time of test
oil level on minimum
rattle from under bonnet (flywheel ? ? ? )
rear / inner pads not visible for test purposes (advise outer pads wearing thin)
rear exhaust section (mid) hanger corroded
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear 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)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
brake pedal rubber wearing slightly
coolant level below minimum
front / rear number plates deteriorating but still legible at time of test
oil level on minimum
rattle from under bonnet (flywheel ? ? ? )
rear / inner pads not visible for test purposes (advise outer pads wearing thin)
rear exhaust section (mid) hanger corroded
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
n/s/f seat belt twisted
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AP05 SHJ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.
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 SHJ, 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 SHJ is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 August 2005.
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