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AE05 XWA

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

108,110 mi
Last recorded108,110 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 XWA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2020 108,110 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Dec 2020 108,091 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2019 100,453 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 94,830 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 90,559 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2017 90,559 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 85,957 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Dec 2016 85,957 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 80,317 miles

Front Lower both suspension arms rear bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 22 Dec 2014 76,959 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Dec 2013 72,718 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 69,049 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 65,386 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 61,484 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 57,531 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 57,531 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 51,212 miles

front brake discs and pads worn low

n/s/r tyre is at legal limit of 1.6mm

o/s/r tyre is at 2mm

splash shield under bumper broken/missing

Pass 6 Mar 2008 43,011 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 XWA is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 XWA, 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 XWA is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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