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AP55 FML

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

130,001 mi
Last recorded130,001 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2017 130,001 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2017 129,455 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 112,614 miles

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

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 22 Dec 2016 112,454 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mount broken (7.1.1)

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

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 22 Dec 2015 99,362 miles

Both rear tyres becoming worn on inner edges.

Pass 29 Dec 2014 89,098 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2013 81,571 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 76,402 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 71,058 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 60,528 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 49,385 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Slight damage to nearside rear reflector but function not impared

Fail 12 Feb 2010 49,385 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Slight damage to nearside rear reflector but function not impared

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 47,147 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 35,509 miles

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

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

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

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 FML is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FML, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AP55 FML registered?

AP55 FML is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is AP55 FML safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP55 FML shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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