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AU05 SXF

2005 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

101,500 mi
Last recorded101,500 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 SXF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2017 101,500 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 92,608 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 84,360 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 84,360 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 78,950 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust section is slightly corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2013 73,746 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 68,336 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 68,336 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 60,103 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 50,715 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 39,503 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 28,895 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 28,888 miles

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

slight wear on inner edges of front tyres

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 SXF is a 2005 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AU05 SXF, 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

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What year was AU05 SXF registered?

AU05 SXF is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 March 2005.

Is AU05 SXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU05 SXF shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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