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AP05 SJV

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

97,937 mi
Last recorded97,937 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 SJV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2017 97,937 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine oil at bottom of dipstick on vehicle presentation

Fail 22 Jul 2017 97,937 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine oil at bottom of dipstick on vehicle presentation

Pass 18 Jul 2016 85,302 miles

FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARMS REAR MOUNTING BUSHES ARE PERISHED AND WORN

FRONT NUMBER PLATE IS DAMAGED

N/S REAR TYRE IS WORN VERY CLOSE TO THE LEGAL LIMIT

OIL LEAK

REAR OF THE N/S SILL IS RUSTING

REAR SUSPENSION ARMS ARE RUSTED

Pass 31 Jul 2015 77,659 miles

Oil leak

front brake discs are worn

front lower suspension arms mounting bushes are perished and worn

front number plate is damaged

Fail 31 Jul 2015 77,658 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

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

front brake discs are worn

front lower suspension arms mounting bushes are perished and worn

front number plate is damaged

Pass 24 Jul 2014 73,900 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 67,519 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front tyre wear is uneven

Pass 27 Jul 2012 60,799 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 55,287 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 49,225 miles

both tyres worn to 2mm

Pass 22 Jul 2009 43,013 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 33,098 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 SJV is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SJV, 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 SJV registered?

AP05 SJV is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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The MOT history for AP05 SJV shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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