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AE05 XJN

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

84,411 mi
Last recorded84,411 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 XJN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2023 84,411 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 79,860 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 79,445 miles

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

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair pulling to n/s slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2021 79,435 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair pulling to n/s slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 74,884 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2020 74,879 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 May 2019 71,192 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres effective (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2018 67,196 miles

Nearside Rear ADVISE TYRE SIDEWALL PERISHED+CRACKED ON INSIDE 205/55/16

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 63,464 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 60,181 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 22 Apr 2016 60,181 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 58,484 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 57,848 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 58,092 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 48,602 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 39,999 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 31,893 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 24,271 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 18,155 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 18,151 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 XJN is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 XJN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AE05 XJN registered?

AE05 XJN is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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