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A2 MSX

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,788 mi
Last recorded116,788 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 MSX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2018 116,788 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all 4 pipes feeding flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 11 Jan 2018 116,754 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all 4 pipes feeding flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 112,208 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sill areas (2.4.A.3)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

steering rack noisy

Fail 10 Jan 2017 112,206 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sill areas (2.4.A.3)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

steering rack noisy

Pass 15 Jan 2016 105,397 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing 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)

engine oil leak

Fail 12 Jan 2016 105,365 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported flexi pipe (7.1.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2015 94,858 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 14 Jan 2015 94,857 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 84,615 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 84,615 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 9 May 2012 79,847 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 69,489 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 55,495 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 45,709 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 38,256 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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A2 MSX is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A2 MSX, 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 A2 MSX registered?

A2 MSX is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 March 2005.

Is A2 MSX safe to buy?

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