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AP54 KYA

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

111,801 mi
Last recorded111,801 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2021 111,801 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.22mm wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear slight bind when turned by hand

Nearside wing mirror damaged

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

rear heat shield loose

Pass 22 Jan 2020 108,866 miles

Drivers door check strap broken.

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

Fail 22 Jan 2020 108,866 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Drivers door check strap broken.

Engine oil level low (topped up)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 104,011 miles

Nearside Front door mirror loose / broken.

Pass 30 Jan 2018 99,386 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 94,028 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Jan 2017 93,953 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 89,551 miles

Both front lower wishbone arm rear rubber bushes have slight movement / cracked and perished.

Nearside Rear tyre side wall cracked and perished

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

Offside Rear metal brake pipe union starting to corrode.

Pass 23 Jan 2015 85,557 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 81,338 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 81,338 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 77,304 miles

o/s/f tyre near limit

Pass 18 Jan 2012 70,536 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 66,145 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brakes worn

rear tyres near limit

Pass 26 Jan 2010 59,850 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front tyres near limit

rear tyres getting down

Pass 21 Jan 2009 52,993 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 43,499 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

creak from steering/suspension

Fail 9 Jan 2008 43,499 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

creak from steering/suspension

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 KYA is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AP54 KYA, 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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AP54 KYA is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 February 2005.

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