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AP54 TUW

2005 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

108,155 mi
Last recorded108,155 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP54 TUW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2020 108,155 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 108,148 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 105,587 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 101,858 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

nearside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 12 Jan 2017 94,187 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 94,079 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 84,642 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 74,264 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 64,874 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 54,295 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 54,295 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 44,240 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 44,240 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Jan 2011 34,013 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 34,013 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 23,385 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 23,385 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 15,211 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 12,219 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 TUW is a 2005 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 TUW, 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 TUW is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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