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AP54 KYR

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

197,385 mi
Last recorded197,385 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP54 KYR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 197,385 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2025 197,383 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 188,495 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 1 Mar 2024 188,495 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 176,651 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 17 Feb 2023 176,651 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Jan 2022 167,245 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 160,964 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 152,232 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2020 152,231 miles

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

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

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

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2019 143,715 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 132,365 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 132,299 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 118,784 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 107,851 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 97,081 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 88,302 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 77,594 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 66,138 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge,possible tracking requires checking.

Fail 24 Jan 2012 66,138 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge,possible tracking requires checking.

Pass 1 Feb 2011 54,787 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 46,959 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 37,932 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 29,627 miles

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

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 KYR is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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