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AP05 SKF

2005 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

143,480 mi
Last recorded143,480 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 SKF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2019 143,480 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 143,464 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 135,711 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 131,514 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 126,847 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust silencer outer casing and mounting brackets slightly deteriated (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2016 126,525 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust silencer outer casing and mounting brackets slightly deteriated (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 121,697 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

n/s/f inner tyre wall rub marks

Pass 26 Feb 2014 116,347 miles

corrosion started on front brake discs

Pass 22 Feb 2013 110,103 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 104,354 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 99,104 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 91,433 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 73,716 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 57,149 miles

all brake pads look low

offside rear tyre on 2mm nearside rear 1.6mm

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 SKF is a 2005 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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

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