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AP55 DWM

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

100,348 mi
Last recorded100,348 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP55 DWM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2020 100,348 miles

offside rear tyre2mm

slight play in both rear roll bar links

Fail 26 Oct 2020 100,348 miles

offside rear tyre2mm

slight play in both rear roll bar links

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 94,238 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Inner Arch Completely Missing

Nearside Front mirror cap Missing (sharp)

Fail 26 Apr 2019 94,237 miles

Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high light pushed back (looks Damaged) (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Inner Arch Completely Missing

Nearside Front mirror cap Missing (sharp)

Pass 28 Apr 2018 88,635 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt fitted by belt ()

os/f plastic inner wheel arch missing

Pass 19 Apr 2017 85,445 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 85,445 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 77,765 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 73,263 miles

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

front exhaust bracket corroed

Pass 4 Apr 2014 69,200 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 69,199 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 64,864 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 57,930 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 57,885 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 49,371 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 40,533 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 29 Jun 2009 30,223 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension link bushes starting to split

rear brakes noisey

Pass 2 Jul 2008 18,798 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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AP55 DWM is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DWM, 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 AP55 DWM registered?

AP55 DWM is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 December 2005.

Is AP55 DWM safe to buy?

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