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AF05 XCP

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

112,099 mi
Last recorded112,099 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 XCP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2016 112,099 miles

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

oil leak from cam belt area

power steering noisy lock to lock

windscreen has sun strip across it but doesn't effect driver view to road

Fail 3 Oct 2016 112,099 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

oil leak from cam belt area

power steering noisy lock to lock

windscreen has sun strip across it but doesn't effect driver view to road

Fail 16 Sep 2016 112,014 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 101,744 miles

Air conditioning drive belt missing and pipe broken away.

Heater matrix radiator has been bypassed.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear pivot bush split and perishing. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear pivot bush split and perishing. (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread Plate starting to delaminate. (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Sep 2015 101,499 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Lacking Amber and showing White light. (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced Imbalanced with offside lagging. (3.7.B.6b)

Air conditioning drive belt missing and pipe broken away.

Heater matrix radiator has been bypassed.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear pivot bush split and perishing. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear pivot bush split and perishing. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread Plate starting to delaminate. (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 89,843 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 23 Sep 2014 89,843 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 80,638 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 80,638 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 77,945 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 12 Apr 2013 77,945 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 66,134 miles

osf tyre low on tread

Fail 9 Apr 2012 66,134 miles

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

osf tyre low on tread

Pass 15 Sep 2011 60,403 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

discs worn and rusty

Fail 15 Sep 2011 60,403 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

discs worn and rusty

Pass 15 Mar 2011 56,046 miles

OSR Tyre has nail in it.

Fail 15 Mar 2011 56,046 miles

OSR Tyre has nail in it.

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 46,300 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 34,869 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 34,869 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 27,600 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 XCP is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 XCP, 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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AF05 XCP is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 March 2005.

Is AF05 XCP safe to buy?

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