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AE05 XGB

2005 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

148,673 mi
Last recorded148,673 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 XGB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2019 148,673 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 135,317 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 135,260 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Jan 2017 124,731 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 124,726 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jan 2016 116,454 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 107,947 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 97,044 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 83,527 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 66,588 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2011 57,297 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 44,511 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 38,500 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 38,500 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 15 May 2008 25,317 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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AE05 XGB is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AE05 XGB, 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 AE05 XGB registered?

AE05 XGB is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 May 2005.

Is AE05 XGB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE05 XGB shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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