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AE54 XKD

2005 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

56,152 mi
Last recorded56,152 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE54 XKD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Jul 2024 56,152 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure rubber mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer rubber mounting deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 55,612 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front fog light not working

Pass 13 Jul 2022 54,972 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose rubber mount splitting (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Steering system slightly rough and noisey (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 54,086 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 54,015 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 53,184 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2019 53,168 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 51,240 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp innop

Fail 19 Jul 2018 51,240 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp innop

Pass 24 Jul 2017 50,306 miles

Nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 19 Jul 2016 49,121 miles

Nearside Rear tyre outer side wall badly perished/age cracking

Pass 21 Jul 2015 47,814 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 47,499 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 Jul 2013 45,975 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 45,962 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 43,876 miles

osr tyre badly cracked

Fail 23 Jul 2012 43,732 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

engine management lamp lit

osr tyre badly cracked

Pass 18 Jul 2011 41,015 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 38,441 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 32,555 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 27,455 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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)

Steering creaking slightly

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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AE54 XKD is a 2005 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 AE54 XKD, 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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AE54 XKD is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 January 2005.

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