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AP05 THX

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

132,099 mi
Last recorded132,099 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 THX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2022 132,099 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight corrosion nearside and offside front lower wings

Fail 31 Aug 2022 132,096 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight corrosion nearside and offside front lower wings

Pass 1 Sep 2021 120,817 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2021 120,812 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 106,444 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 101,875 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly mishaped (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front wings lower parts rusty/corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2018 98,216 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 92,921 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 76,414 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 76,414 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 68,643 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on the inner edges

Fail 5 Sep 2015 68,643 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively near and offside (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on the inner edges

Pass 6 Sep 2014 60,156 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nail in nsr tyre?

Pass 29 Aug 2013 52,544 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

o/s n/s rear tyres cracked

Pass 3 Sep 2012 46,116 miles

o/s n/s rear tyres cracked

Pass 23 Aug 2011 38,196 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Aug 2010 29,135 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 29 Aug 2009 22,895 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 14,274 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 THX is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 THX, 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 THX registered?

AP05 THX is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 August 2005.

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The MOT history for AP05 THX shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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