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AE05 XNR

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,777 mi
Last recorded123,777 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2021 123,777 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2021 123,777 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 122,327 miles

Front whindow screen chip

Fail 5 Oct 2020 122,327 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front whindow screen chip

Pass 4 Oct 2019 115,062 miles

Front brake pads worn low

Front window screen chip

Pass 5 Oct 2018 106,195 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 106,169 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 103,012 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 99,480 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 95,188 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 94,233 miles

slight play in nearside front inner rack joint

Fail 6 Mar 2015 94,233 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front lower arm rear bushes badly perished no excessive movement

slight play in nearside front inner rack joint

Pass 22 Feb 2014 83,606 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2014 83,606 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside rear and offside rear tyre valves are perishing

wipers smear

Pass 19 Feb 2013 72,692 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 61,507 miles

rear tyres are 3mm

Pass 8 Feb 2011 52,045 miles

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

front wipers slightly smear

Pass 17 Feb 2010 42,181 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 42,181 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 32,186 miles

rear tyres are down to 3mm of tread

rear wiper blade is split

Pass 7 Mar 2008 23,488 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 XNR is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AE05 XNR, 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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AE05 XNR is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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