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AP55 EAW

2005 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

152,743 mi
Last recorded152,743 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP55 EAW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2015 152,743 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 139,277 miles

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

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

Rear undershield is insecure.

Pass 4 Dec 2013 126,340 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 126,339 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 111,499 miles

Both front brake discs worn.

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

Pass 3 Dec 2011 95,409 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2010 80,365 miles

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 4 Dec 2010 80,365 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 62,584 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 43,905 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 EAW is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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