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AP54 SNZ

2005 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

27,558 mi
Last recorded27,558 miles
Recorded on4 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP54 SNZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2026 27,558 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2025 26,983 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge around 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement split bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split one end (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement split bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil level on min

Pass 9 May 2024 23,602 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 23,585 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 23,475 miles

Front Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 22,353 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2021 22,353 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid frozen (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 21,150 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2020 21,150 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 20,659 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 19,814 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 18,609 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 17,655 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracked between treads

Nearside Rear tyre cracked between treads

Offside Front tyre cracked between treads

Offside Rear tyre cracked between treads

Pass 4 Feb 2015 17,148 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 16,108 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 14,614 miles

Wipers smearing

Pass 14 Feb 2012 13,492 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 11,992 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 10,565 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 8,593 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 6,041 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 SNZ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 SNZ, 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 SNZ registered?

AP54 SNZ is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 February 2005.

Is AP54 SNZ safe to buy?

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