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AE54 XRT

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

98,521 mi
Last recorded98,521 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE54 XRT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2016 98,521 miles

O/S/F TYRE 2.8MM / REAR HEAT SHEILD LOOSE

SLIGHT CORROSION ON FRONT DISCS / VERY SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/F DROP LINK

SLIGHT CORROSION ON REAR INNER SILLS X FRONT X REAR SUBFRAMES

Pass 31 Oct 2014 88,922 miles

SLIGHT OIL LEAK / SLIGHT PLAY IN FRONT DROP LINKS / REAR HEAT SHEILD LOOSE / SLIGHT CORROSION ON INNER EDGE FRONT DISCS / SLIGHT CORROSION ON SUSPENSION UNITS

Fail 31 Oct 2014 88,922 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

SLIGHT OIL LEAK / SLIGHT PLAY IN FRONT DROP LINKS / REAR HEAT SHEILD LOOSE / SLIGHT CORROSION ON INNER EDGE FRONT DISCS / SLIGHT CORROSION ON SUSPENSION UNITS

Pass 14 Oct 2013 76,031 miles

Exhaust slightly coroded

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 65,790 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2012 65,790 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

front brake disc coroded

Fail 13 Oct 2011 60,484 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

front brake discs slightly pitted

rear springs corroded at bases

Pass 13 Oct 2011 60,484 miles

front brake discs slightly pitted

rear springs corroded at bases

Pass 6 Oct 2010 54,002 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 43,390 miles

Nearside Front 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 14 Oct 2008 34,832 miles

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

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 XRT is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2005 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 74,404 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 XRT, 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 AE54 XRT registered?

AE54 XRT is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is AE54 XRT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE54 XRT shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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