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AP54 KXZ

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

78,353 mi
Last recorded78,353 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP54 KXZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2023 78,353 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust flexi in poor condition

Fail 19 Jan 2023 78,350 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust flexi in poor condition

Pass 25 Jan 2022 73,423 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ( Corroded ) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ( Corroded ) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside front exterior door handle stick intermittently in operation.

Pass 19 Jan 2021 67,135 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 67,135 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 54,830 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 23 Apr 2019 54,718 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Apr 2018 48,268 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 48,262 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 8 May 2017 40,012 miles

1. Damage to front windscreen not in drivers view of the road at time of test.

2. Hand brake travel close to limit.

Fail 5 May 2017 40,007 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside 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)

1. Damage to front windscreen not in drivers view of the road at time of test.

2. Hand brake travel close to limit.

Pass 12 Jan 2016 25,550 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 13,307 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 13,102 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 13,102 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 12,418 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 12,046 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2011 12,038 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

all tyres have perishing cracks in tread

Pass 4 Jan 2011 11,190 miles

all tyres have perishing cracks in tread

n/s/f tyre worn bald on outer edge

Fail 4 Jan 2011 11,130 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

all tyres have perishing cracks in tread

n/s/f tyre worn bald on outer edge

Pass 7 Jan 2010 9,957 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 8,111 miles

n/s/f tyre tread depth getting low on outside edge

Pass 16 Jan 2008 6,074 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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AP54 KXZ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 AP54 KXZ, 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 AP54 KXZ registered?

AP54 KXZ is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 January 2005.

Is AP54 KXZ safe to buy?

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