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AX05 BYH

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2017
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

96,755 mi
Last recorded96,755 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX05 BYH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 14 Apr 2016 96,755 miles

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

off side front lower ball joint has some play

Pass 13 May 2015 92,052 miles

off side hand-brake efficiency slightly low

off side lower ball joint boot poor

slight play in off side lower ball joint

Pass 9 May 2014 86,117 miles

coolant level low

engine management lamp illuminated

off side anti-roll bar link has slight play

off side front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Pass 13 May 2013 80,127 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 74,490 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 68,107 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 60,799 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 54,353 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 48,100 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 BYH is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BYH, 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 AX05 BYH registered?

AX05 BYH is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 June 2005.

Is AX05 BYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX05 BYH shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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