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AP55 FLW

2005 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

91,590 mi
Last recorded91,590 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP55 FLW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 91,590 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Heavy corrosion to inner sill area

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wing panel holed at lower part

Offside Rear Corrosion to inner sill area

Plastic lower outer sill coverings fitted not allowing full inspection o/s & n/s

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Heavy corrosion to underside inc` suspension parts

Fail 26 Mar 2025 91,589 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner edge worn smooth close to cord (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust system corroded

Front Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Heavy corrosion to inner sill area

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated Cracking in tread inner edge worn (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wing panel holed at lower part

Offside Rear Corrosion to inner sill area

Plastic lower outer sill coverings fitted not allowing full inspection o/s & n/s

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Heavy corrosion to underside inc` suspension parts

Pass 25 Mar 2024 84,020 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2024 84,019 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 72,893 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 66,869 miles

Offside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front wing corroded at bottom rear

Pass 4 Jan 2021 65,251 miles

unable to inspect outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Fail 4 Jan 2021 65,251 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

unable to inspect outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Jan 2020 63,819 miles

unable to check side sills fully due to skirts fitted

Pass 3 Jan 2019 60,941 miles

nearside and offside front lower wishbone rear bushes slightly deteriorated

unable to inspect outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Jan 2018 57,787 miles

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

unable to inspect outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Fail 3 Jan 2018 57,787 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

unable to inspect outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Jan 2017 54,289 miles

front tyres slightly wearing on inner edges

unable to inspect outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Dec 2015 51,370 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 48,095 miles

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

unable to fully inspect outer sills due to part sill covers fitted

Fail 8 Jan 2015 48,094 miles

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

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

unable to fully inspect outer sills due to part sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Jan 2014 44,539 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 40,668 miles

screen chipped

Pass 10 Jan 2012 36,773 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 36,707 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 31,630 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 24,725 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2009 24,725 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2009 26,258 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2008 20,301 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 FLW is a 2005 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 FLW, 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 FLW is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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