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AF05 XDT

2005 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,331 mi
Last recorded100,331 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2017 100,331 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 100,331 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 95,183 miles

drivers seat left handle insecure

drivers seat will not fold forward

nearside front tyre worn slightly on edges

offside rear tyre worn on edges

rear number plate cracked

rear washers leaking in car

Fail 29 Jun 2016 95,183 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

drivers seat left handle insecure

drivers seat will not fold forward

nearside front tyre worn slightly on edges

offside rear tyre worn on edges

rear number plate cracked

rear washers leaking in car

Pass 25 Apr 2015 83,177 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 83,177 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 75,227 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 75,227 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 69,784 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Nov 2011 61,245 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

nearside front abs wiring incorrectly routed

Pass 17 Nov 2010 54,235 miles

front disc slightly corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2009 46,245 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 40,289 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 31,817 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 XDT is a 2005 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XDT, 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 XDT registered?

AF05 XDT is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is AF05 XDT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF05 XDT shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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