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AE55 XPU

2005 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

153,419 mi
Last recorded153,419 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE55 XPU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2018 153,419 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 142,836 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Sep 2017 142,836 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Sep 2017 142,769 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust centre box in poor condition

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Aug 2016 136,079 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn heavily on inner edge and stepped

Offside wiper incorrect fitment but secure

Fail 26 Aug 2016 136,079 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn heavily on inner edge and stepped

Offside wiper incorrect fitment but secure

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

Pass 12 Sep 2015 126,351 miles

outer cover is very rusty

Fail 10 Sep 2015 12,345 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

outer cover is very rusty

Pass 24 Sep 2014 111,455 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Oct 2013 96,001 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 78,251 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2011 61,191 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 43,421 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs slightly worn

n/s front tyre has small cut in tread (not down to cords)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 34,695 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Oct 2009 34,695 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 26,443 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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AE55 XPU is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc 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 AE55 XPU, 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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AE55 XPU is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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