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AP55 COJ

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

164,702 mi
Last recorded164,702 miles
Recorded on17 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP55 COJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 May 2018 164,702 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)

Fail 7 May 2018 164,757 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sills & various parts of chasis (6.1.B.2)

o/s/f wing got corrosion at the bottom

Pass 11 May 2017 160,300 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test removed from view ()

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

Oil leak ()

bottom of drivers wing braking away

Fail 3 May 2017 160,058 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Vehicle Identification Number not legible coverd by paper in window near side (6.3.5.a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test removed from view ()

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

Oil leak ()

bottom of drivers wing braking away

Pass 18 Apr 2016 151,154 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2016 151,061 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rubber pivot mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rubber pivot mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Fail 12 May 2015 143,027 miles

Coolant leak

Engine fault warning message displayed.

Lower part of o/s/f wing corroded away.

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 12 May 2015 143,027 miles

Coolant leak

Engine fault warning message displayed.

Lower part of o/s/f wing corroded away.

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 May 2014 135,579 miles

o/s/f tyre cracking

smoke test lean

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine systems fault on dash display

Fail 13 May 2014 135,513 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine systems fault on dash display

o/s/f tyre cracking

smoke test lean

Pass 10 May 2013 126,128 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fritted

Pass 21 Apr 2012 117,709 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2012 117,700 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 May 2011 104,726 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 May 2011 104,726 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 Jan 2011 99,375 miles

front discs scored inner faces

front discs worn

front pads close to legal

Pass 7 Dec 2009 84,774 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Dec 2009 84,774 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Nov 2008 63,896 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 63,896 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)

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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AP55 COJ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 AP55 COJ, 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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AP55 COJ is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 December 2005.

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