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AU05 SXJ

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,420 mi
Last recorded79,420 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2021 79,420 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 75,904 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Oct 2020 75,903 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 71,907 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 70,280 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

general rust on underside of vehicle

Pass 3 Nov 2016 67,507 miles

Exhaust system rusty

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

General corrosion on underside of vehicle

Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 Nov 2016 67,507 miles

Exhaust system rusty

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

General corrosion on underside of vehicle

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

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

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

Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 62,428 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front bumper damaged

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2014 57,726 miles

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

surface corrosion

Pass 15 Oct 2014 57,726 miles

surface corrosion

Pass 21 Oct 2013 53,921 miles

Front brake discs are corroded on inner face.

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front bumper is damaged.

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 46,665 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 42,111 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 42,111 miles

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

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

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

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)

Pass 10 Jul 2010 35,509 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 27,836 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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AU05 SXJ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SXJ, 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 SXJ registered?

AU05 SXJ is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 March 2005.

Is AU05 SXJ safe to buy?

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