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AP54 PTO

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,546 mi
Last recorded71,546 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 71,546 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Aug 2026 71,542 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Aug 2026 71,527 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high co level too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached both (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front both outer wings corroded

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2025 67,612 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2025 67,611 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 64,241 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn too 1.6mm LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Parking brake recorded 16%,it may need adjustment or repair.

Fail 23 Aug 2024 64,232 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn too 1.6mm LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake recorded 16%,it may need adjustment or repair.

Pass 15 Mar 2023 58,068 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 56,819 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2022 56,819 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 53,852 miles

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

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

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

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

under body corrosion

Pass 17 Jun 2019 44,964 miles

Offside front lower wing corroded and holed

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts on raised edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 41,934 miles

Nearside Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

underbody corrosion

Pass 9 Jun 2017 40,793 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 36,377 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

offside rear tyre slight cracking on sidewalls

Pass 13 Feb 2015 35,629 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 34,957 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 34,957 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 34,502 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 33,425 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 31,726 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 31,726 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 29,386 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 25,202 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 25,199 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 24 Jan 2008 19,921 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 19,921 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 PTO is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PTO, 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 PTO is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 January 2005.

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