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AU05 TBX

2005 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

80,661 mi
Last recorded80,661 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 TBX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2021 80,661 miles

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached bumper loose but not likely to fall off (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded(porous) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2021 80,661 miles

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

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached bumper loose but not likely to fall off (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded(porous) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 77,512 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 74,738 miles

Coolant leak ? ()

Damage around vehicle

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer C V gaiter perishing

Oil leak, but not excessive heavy engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view multiple small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2019 74,738 miles

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

Coolant leak ? ()

Damage around vehicle

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer C V gaiter perishing

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive heavy engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view multiple small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 71,157 miles

Damage around vehicle

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside park brake effort low

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perishing (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 66,585 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

coil spring corroded (all four ) (2.4.C.1b)

various body damage

Fail 20 Apr 2017 66,584 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre inner edge also perished ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

coil spring corroded (all four ) (2.4.C.1b)

various body damage

Front both tyre valves spliting

Pass 19 Apr 2016 62,445 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)

Damage around vehicle

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

Multiple small chips in windscreen

Pass 20 Apr 2015 57,299 miles

Damage around vehicle

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 53,365 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2014 53,365 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyres wearing low on tread and have small deep cuts in tread

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

Wiper blades deteriorating [ split on ends ]

Pass 12 Apr 2013 48,926 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 44,333 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 40,015 miles

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 13 Apr 2010 32,938 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 28,000 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 22,663 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 TBX is a 2005 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 TBX, 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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AU05 TBX is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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