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AX05 ADU

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Dec 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

85,553 mi
Last recorded85,553 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX05 ADU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 85,553 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Dec 2025 85,553 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2024 82,624 miles

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

surface corrosion rear/front suspension

Pass 2 Dec 2023 79,761 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2022 78,623 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 77,327 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

both outer sills, under sills, chassis rails and inner flitches slightly corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2020 67,591 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

sills, floor, sub-frame, rear sub-frame, suspension arms and various other components corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2019 61,731 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

chip in windscreen

Pass 13 Sep 2018 53,577 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 44,985 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

front number plate has slight damage

Fail 15 Sep 2017 44,984 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

front number plate has slight damage

Pass 27 Sep 2016 41,964 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 36,897 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake disc pads seventy percent worn. (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 31,792 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 26,263 miles

Advise front tyres wearing low.3.0.MM. Michelin 205/55/R16/91V.

Pass 27 Sep 2012 19,515 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 13,044 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 13,044 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 6,219 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 6,020 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 5,830 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 4,608 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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AX05 ADU is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 AX05 ADU, 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 AX05 ADU registered?

AX05 ADU is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 July 2005.

Is AX05 ADU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX05 ADU shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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