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AU05 TFK

2005 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

119,156 mi
Last recorded119,156 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 TFK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 119,156 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Jan 2025 112,847 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Feb 2024 107,129 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 101,521 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jan 2023 101,514 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 99,332 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 99,033 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 95,879 miles

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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 92,475 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 88,800 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 86,727 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 3 Feb 2016 79,129 miles

Strong smell of fuel at rear of vehicle, fuel pipes appear to be incorrectly fitted or detached.

Fail 3 Feb 2016 79,129 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Strong smell of fuel at rear of vehicle, fuel pipes appear to be incorrectly fitted or detached.

Pass 10 Feb 2015 70,387 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges.

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 56,079 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 49,104 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 49,104 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 48,961 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 43,434 miles

both tyres on near/side side wall starting to wear

Pass 19 Mar 2009 37,105 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 29,014 miles

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

Note:- Fuel pipes at rear of vehicle - look like a fuel filter has been removed, and the pipe connected directly to the fuel tank, plus the remainding two pipes/connection left dangling - but will not get en-tangeled.

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

Fail 6 Mar 2008 29,011 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Note:- Fuel pipes at rear of vehicle - look like a fuel filter has been removed, and the pipe connected directly to the fuel tank, plus the remainding two pipes/connection left dangling - but will not get en-tangeled.

Offside Rear Direction indicator 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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AU05 TFK is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AU05 TFK, 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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AU05 TFK is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 March 2005.

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