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AE05 XTR

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

76,851 mi
Last recorded76,851 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 XTR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2018 76,851 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 164,854 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint knocking (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged buckle (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear exhaust heat shelid inse ure

battery light on

middle exhaust silencer holed

rear exhaust silencer outer skin is detached

vehicle fitted with engine and under covers at time of test

Fail 26 Aug 2016 164,836 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint knocking (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged buckle (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear exhaust heat shelid inse ure

battery light on

middle exhaust silencer holed

rear exhaust silencer outer skin is detached

vehicle fitted with engine and under covers at time of test

Pass 4 Sep 2015 162,299 miles

Brake pedal rubber split

Outer casing of exhaust corroded and coming apart

Fail 4 Sep 2015 162,299 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Brake pedal rubber split

Outer casing of exhaust corroded and coming apart

Pass 1 Sep 2014 146,978 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Sep 2014 146,978 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Aug 2013 120,849 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres are wearing more on the inner and outer tread area

exhaust system centre silencer outer casing is heavily corroded

minor stonechip/cracking damage to the windowscreen

windowscreen washers would benefit from cleaning/adjustment

Pass 3 Sep 2012 92,960 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front lower suspension arms have slight movement in the rear bushes

both rear tyres are slightly mis-shapen

Fail 3 Sep 2012 92,960 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front lower suspension arms have slight movement in the rear bushes

both rear tyres are slightly mis-shapen

Pass 12 Sep 2011 74,048 miles

both front brake discs pitted and heavily worn

damage to n/s/f wheel rim

wipers smeary

Pass 9 May 2011 73,973 miles

both front brake discs worn and pitted

centre exhaust outer casing poor condtion

Pass 19 May 2010 73,554 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2009 59,266 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 59,266 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 May 2008 44,545 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 XTR is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 XTR, 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 XTR registered?

AE05 XTR is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 May 2005.

Is AE05 XTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE05 XTR shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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