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AU05 ERK

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

91,458 mi
Last recorded91,458 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 ERK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 9 Dec 2020 91,458 miles

Emissions not tested filled workshop with smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour faded (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour faded (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal to gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 86,431 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 86,430 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 81,388 miles

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

Offside Front brake down on effort

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front and have age related cracking (4.1.E.1)

rear wiper rubber split

Fail 5 Apr 2018 81,923 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front brake down on effort

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front and have age related cracking (4.1.E.1)

rear wiper rubber split

Pass 7 Apr 2017 75,931 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Mar 2017 75,850 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 70,110 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear tyre close to wear marks and perished

Rear seats stored away, belts not checked

Fail 8 Apr 2016 70,063 miles

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

Front tyres bald on both edges

Front tyres needed asap

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Rear tyre close to wear marks and perished

Rear seats stored away, belts not checked

Pass 14 Apr 2015 65,701 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 60,206 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

exhaust heatsheild insecure at rear

rear seat belts not tested seats stored away

Pass 15 Apr 2013 54,683 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

exhaust heat sheild insecure

Pass 3 Apr 2012 48,271 miles

rear seat belts not tested seats stored away

Pass 8 Feb 2011 40,029 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 40,029 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 34,566 miles

front brake pads getting low approx 3000 miles

rear seat belts not tested seats stored away

Fail 27 Apr 2010 34,566 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front brake pads getting low approx 3000 miles

rear seat belts not tested seats stored away

Pass 16 Feb 2010 32,944 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Feb 2009 25,678 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 19,803 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 19,803 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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AU05 ERK is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 AU05 ERK, 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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What year was AU05 ERK registered?

AU05 ERK is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is AU05 ERK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU05 ERK shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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