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AX05 DRV

2005 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

156,109 mi
Last recorded156,109 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX05 DRV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2018 156,109 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2018 156,109 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Jun 2018 156,023 miles

Nearside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 May 2017 143,042 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 143,029 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush inner bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush inner bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 4 Nov 2016 140,652 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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Pass 13 Jun 2014 137,621 miles

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

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

Fail 4 May 2013 129,824 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust is slightly loose

Pass 4 May 2013 129,824 miles

exhaust is slightly loose

Pass 31 May 2012 116,540 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 94,308 miles

front bumper danaged

trims & trays covering testable items

Fail 3 Jun 2011 94,308 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front bumper danaged

trims & trays covering testable items

Pass 28 May 2010 74,936 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 May 2009 60,418 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008

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 DRV is a 2005 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,999cc 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 AX05 DRV, 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 DRV registered?

AX05 DRV is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 June 2005.

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