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AV05 NKJ

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

160,965 mi
Last recorded160,965 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 NKJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2021 160,965 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2021 160,960 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 154,486 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2020 154,486 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 149,025 miles

Offside Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 26 Jul 2019 149,025 miles

Offside Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Central Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 138,643 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 128,125 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 125,640 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2016 125,639 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2015 124,357 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 121,456 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 121,456 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 118,003 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 111,297 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 111,297 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 95,544 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 82,805 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 70,098 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 70,098 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 55,953 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

o/s+n/s rear tyres slight flats on inside tread pattern

Pass 27 Mar 2008 55,953 miles

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

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

o/s+n/s rear tyres slight flats on inside tread pattern

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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AV05 NKJ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 AV05 NKJ, 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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AV05 NKJ is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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