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AU05 SXN

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

138,034 mi
Last recorded138,034 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 SXN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2022 138,034 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2022 138,030 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 135,306 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Under vehicle corrosion / Suspension components

Pass 22 Sep 2020 132,536 miles

205/55/R16/91V. Fronts 3mm. Rears 5mm. Edges all worn.

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Tailgate wont open.

Fail 18 Sep 2020 132,536 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested Dip inop. (4.1.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust system insecure Tailpipe bracket. (6.1.2 (a))

205/55/R16/91V. Fronts 3mm. Rears 5mm. Edges all worn.

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Tailgate wont open.

Pass 1 Mar 2019 115,010 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 112,144 miles

windscreen washer output lower than normal

Pass 22 Mar 2017 107,920 miles

underbody corrosion in various places

Pass 31 Mar 2016 103,682 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 103,682 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 98,631 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 85,718 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 85,718 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 72,145 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 61,132 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 42,960 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 37,906 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 30,139 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 22,100 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 14,635 miles

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

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 SXN is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SXN, 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 SXN registered?

AU05 SXN is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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