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AP54 SKO

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

144,107 mi
Last recorded144,107 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP54 SKO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2015 144,107 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

childseat fitted

windscreen cracked at bottom of screen offside

Fail 21 Dec 2015 144,107 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

childseat fitted

rear exhaust bracket broken

windscreen cracked at bottom of screen offside

Pass 16 Dec 2014 127,012 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust silencer bracket broken

Pass 17 Dec 2013 117,214 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 117,214 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 22 Dec 2012 102,691 miles

Rear number plate lights dim but working

Fail 22 Dec 2012 102,691 miles

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

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

Rear number plate lights dim but working

Pass 19 Dec 2011 84,902 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 84,902 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Dec 2010 68,872 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2010 68,872 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Jan 2010 52,571 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 52,571 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 36,720 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 21,408 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 SKO is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SKO, 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 SKO registered?

AP54 SKO is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 January 2005.

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