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AP05 SMV

2005 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

90,256 mi
Last recorded90,256 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 SMV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2018 90,256 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 85,949 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Dec 2016 82,891 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2016 82,889 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 80,090 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 80,090 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 77,753 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 73,940 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 30 Nov 2012 68,943 miles

both front tyres are wearing on inside edge

Pass 5 Dec 2011 63,432 miles

front discs worn

o/s/r wheel slight buckle

Fail 30 Nov 2011 63,432 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front discs worn

n/s/r tyre out of shape

o/s/r tyre sidewall perishing and close to limit

o/s/r wheel slight buckle

Pass 18 Aug 2010 49,802 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 18 Aug 2010 49,802 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front tyres wearing on inner edges.

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 40,107 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 34,592 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 SMV is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SMV, 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 SMV registered?

AP05 SMV is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 August 2005.

Is AP05 SMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP05 SMV shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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