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AE55 WKX

2005 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

154,486 mi
Last recorded154,486 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE55 WKX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2020 154,486 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both front wing are rusty

Fail 24 Sep 2020 154,475 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both front wing are rusty

Pass 6 Sep 2019 138,934 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 118,983 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 102,410 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 100,169 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slight noise

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

surface rust under the vehicle and on some componants

Pass 8 Sep 2015 98,116 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

surface rust under the vehicle and on some componants

surface rust under the vehicle and on some componants

Fail 5 Sep 2015 98,113 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

surface rust under the vehicle and on some componants

Pass 4 Nov 2014 94,504 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Nov 2014 94,504 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 85,385 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Nov 2012 75,900 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 65,396 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 55,437 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 44,560 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 33,030 miles

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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AE55 WKX is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AE55 WKX, 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 AE55 WKX registered?

AE55 WKX is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is AE55 WKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE55 WKX shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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