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Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
coolant level low
exhaust back box outer skin deteriorated
exhaust heat shield deteriorated
front nearside and offside wings corroded but not considered structural
rear of vehicle showing signs of corrosion
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel pulls to high (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
coolant level low
exhaust back box outer skin deteriorated
exhaust heat shield deteriorated
front nearside and offside wings corroded but not considered structural
rear of vehicle showing signs of corrosion
Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))
Front nearside and offside wings corroded not considered structural
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower section heavily corroded spring arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Inner nearside and offside sills showing signs of corrosion
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
exhaust centre box outer skin deteriorated
exhaust heatshield deteriorated
Nearside Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened spring mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))
Front nearside and offside wings corroded not considered structural
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower section heavily corroded spring arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Inner nearside and offside sills showing signs of corrosion
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
exhaust centre box outer skin deteriorated
exhaust heatshield deteriorated
Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))
Exhaust is corroded.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Spring carrier. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Spring carrier. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))
Exhaust system corroded, close to failure limit.
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective both mounts on failure limit. (6.1.2 (a))
Central Front bonnet catch/lock mechanism is slightly faulty when trying to open but secures bonnet correctly when closed.
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush on arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward bush in trailing arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush on arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward bush in trailing arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Front bonnet catch/lock mechanism is slightly faulty when trying to open but secures bonnet correctly when closed.
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs have some corrosion. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement at front of the trailing arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement at front of the trailing arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs have some corrosion. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement at front of the trailing arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement at front of the trailing arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush in arm is deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush is deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Brake disc has slight corrosion.
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush in arm is deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush is deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt securing clip is missing. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel. (1.1.6 (c))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush in arm is deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush is deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Brake disc has slight corrosion.
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush in arm is deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush is deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front wing corroded
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides (1.4.1 (a))
Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire rear pipe first skin insecure (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front wing corroded
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
exhaust tail pipe first skin insecure\ corroded
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
exhaust tail pipe first skin insecure\ corroded
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing rear bush (2.5.B.3a)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing rear bush (2.5.B.3a)
exhaust centre box second coroded
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
nearside rear tyre has small cut in sidewall
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AP55 GLY is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 GLY, 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 GLY is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 December 2005.
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