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AU05 VEX

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

129,104 mi
Last recorded129,104 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2016 129,104 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 16 Mar 2016 129,104 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 123,302 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

slight damage front bumper

Fail 23 Feb 2015 123,301 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

exhaust heat sheild loose

slight damage front bumper

Pass 4 Mar 2014 113,268 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

windscreen damaged more than 10mm outside sweep of wiper in zone A.

Fail 3 Mar 2014 113,267 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

windscreen damaged more than 10mm outside sweep of wiper in zone A.

Pass 22 Feb 2013 98,299 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Feb 2013 98,298 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 84,489 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Mar 2012 84,489 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 71,462 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Feb 2010 57,093 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre tread slightly uneven

offside rear tyre inside edge of tread very low

Pass 17 Feb 2009 37,591 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2008 21,192 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2008 21,192 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 VEX is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VEX, 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 VEX registered?

AU05 VEX is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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