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AU05 SZX

2005 Ford Focus

Green Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2022
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

194,149 mi
Last recorded194,149 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 SZX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2021 194,149 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 165,039 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

centre heat shield loose but not insecure

Fail 25 Sep 2020 165,039 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

centre heat shield loose but not insecure

Pass 28 Mar 2019 137,264 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 127,791 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 118,333 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 107,711 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 98,081 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 88,430 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 11 May 2013 83,341 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

all brake pipes greased

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 17 Mar 2012 77,407 miles

all metal brake pipes have been greased

front wiper blades worn

n/s/r wheel rim slightly distorted

Pass 7 Mar 2011 73,556 miles

slight surface corrosion front coil springs

Pass 13 Apr 2010 65,115 miles

advise o/ s/ f tyre shows some slight cracking to centre tread pattern

Pass 16 Apr 2009 52,680 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 41,492 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 SZX is a 2005 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 SZX, 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 SZX registered?

AU05 SZX is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 April 2005.

Is AU05 SZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU05 SZX shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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