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AP55 GKV

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

144,770 mi
Last recorded144,770 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP55 GKV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2018 144,770 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 118,825 miles

exhaust flexi joint weak

windscreen cracked @ n/side

Fail 20 Dec 2017 118,815 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake pads worn low

exhaust flexi joint weak

windscreen cracked @ n/side

Pass 28 Dec 2016 94,421 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 79,837 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing wishbone (2.5.B.3a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing wishbone (2.5.B.3a)

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

n/s/f glass broken

nail n/s r tyre

Pass 26 Jan 2015 74,049 miles

Nearside 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)

both front wishbones bushes split

rear suspension bushes split

Pass 3 Jan 2014 58,261 miles

front wishbone bushes splitting

rear suspension bushes splitting

Fail 3 Jan 2014 58,261 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front wishbone bushes splitting

rear pads 80%

rear suspension bushes splitting

Pass 8 Jan 2013
Fail 8 Jan 2013 42,126 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre distorted

offside rear tyre distorted

Pass 7 Dec 2011 29,910 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2010 21,429 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)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 19,119 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 17,244 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 GKV is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel 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 GKV, 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 GKV is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 December 2005.

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