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AF05 KXU

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

137,111 mi
Last recorded137,111 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2014
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 KXU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2014 137,111 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 126,809 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 117,012 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 30 Jan 2012 117,012 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

brake fluid on minimum level

front discs rusty on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 26 Jan 2011 107,679 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 107,679 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 96,251 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 96,251 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 85,199 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Feb 2008 74,249 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)

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 KXU is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AF05 KXU, 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

How do I check the history of AF05 KXU?

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What year was AF05 KXU registered?

AF05 KXU is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 March 2005.

Is AF05 KXU safe to buy?

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