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AU05 MXN

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

134,436 mi
Last recorded134,436 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 MXN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 134,436 miles

Nearside Front Body panel slightly loose wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower wing corroded

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 130,340 miles

Both front wings corroded lower edges

Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Edge (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2024 130,335 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Both front wings corroded lower edges

Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Edge (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 124,822 miles

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

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

Rear Rear suspension getting very rusty.

Pass 7 Sep 2022 118,567 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 7 Sep 2022 118,567 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 111,834 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2020 105,466 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 96,855 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2019 96,854 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 90,333 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 85,568 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened slight play (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 81,237 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

engine light on

Fail 3 Aug 2016 81,237 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine light on

Pass 3 Aug 2015 73,605 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 67,836 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2014 67,836 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 61,504 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 11 Jul 2013 61,504 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 53,668 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 46,084 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 36,599 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

front brake disc's worn

rear subframe started to become rusty

Pass 5 Aug 2010 36,599 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake disc's worn

rear subframe started to become rusty

Pass 25 May 2010 35,685 miles

n/s/f tyre bald on inner shoulder

Pass 27 May 2009 27,897 miles

n/s/r tyre on 3mm in places

Fail 26 May 2009 27,897 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

n/s/r tyre on 3mm in places

Pass 30 May 2008 20,375 miles

inner shoulder worn, o/s/f tyre

n/s/f tyre on 3mm

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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AU05 MXN is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 AU05 MXN, 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 AU05 MXN registered?

AU05 MXN is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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