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AF05 FXW

2005 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

117,976 mi
Last recorded117,976 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 FXW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 117,976 miles

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

nearside side repeater lense missing

Fail 9 Jan 2026 117,976 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

nearside side repeater lense missing

Pass 6 Jan 2025 112,999 miles

Nearside Front side repeater lense missing

fuel flap missing

Fail 6 Jan 2025 112,999 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front side repeater lense missing

fuel flap missing

Pass 21 Dec 2023 108,298 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 101,828 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 97,994 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 92,977 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 88,662 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 84,438 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 80,950 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 77,438 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 73,867 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 70,344 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 67,168 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 65,076 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 65,076 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 18 Jan 2012 62,302 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 62,302 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 55,662 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 55,662 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 47,145 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 47,145 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 38,958 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 38,958 miles

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 29,506 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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AF05 FXW is a 2005 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 AF05 FXW, 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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What year was AF05 FXW registered?

AF05 FXW is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 April 2005.

Is AF05 FXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF05 FXW shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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