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AP05 TFK

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

182,788 mi
Last recorded182,788 miles
Recorded on8 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 TFK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2018 182,788 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 159,007 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 131,556 miles

Rear no plate peeling

possible diesel leak

rear wiper blade missing

Pass 26 Oct 2015 130,664 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 130,654 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 124,402 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s and o/s inner sills corroded

o/s/f tyre low and very worn on inner edge

o/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisey

Fail 21 Nov 2014 124,402 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s and o/s inner sills corroded

o/s/f tyre low and very worn on inner edge

o/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 18 Nov 2013 116,215 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

fuel cap damaged but still secures

n/s/r and o/s/r inner sills slightly corroded

o/s/r tyre has small cuts in tread

Fail 18 Nov 2013 116,215 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

fuel cap damaged but still secures

n/s/r and o/s/r inner sills slightly corroded

o/s/r tyre has small cuts in tread

Pass 27 Nov 2012 105,917 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 104,136 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 104,136 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2011 98,530 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

front brake discs slightly worn & scored (not seriously weakened)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 98,530 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front brake discs slightly worn & scored (not seriously weakened)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 89,999 miles

Brake Disc(s) FRONT worn slightly lipped edges BUT NOT in such a condition that it is seriously weakened

Brake Disc(s) REAR worn slightly lipped edges BUT NOT in such a condition that it is seriously weakened

Offside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 74,626 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 58,192 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 TFK is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 TFK, 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 TFK is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 August 2005.

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