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AX05 DSY

2005 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,266 mi
Last recorded88,266 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX05 DSY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2023 88,266 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged mirror cover loose ()

Pass 9 Aug 2022 87,943 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 86,444 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 84,495 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 82,969 miles

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Link arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 80,248 miles

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. FOOT 24% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement coil spring arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement links x 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 76,321 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 8 Aug 2017 76,321 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 72,428 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 72,428 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 68,098 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 62,709 miles

OSF,NSF & NSR tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 8 Aug 2013 56,208 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 56,208 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 47,266 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)

Pass 24 May 2011 34,710 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 28,924 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

some wear in front brake discs

Pass 16 Jun 2010 28,924 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

some wear in front brake discs

Pass 23 Jun 2009 21,307 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 21 May 2008 26,429 miles

slight uneven front tyre wear

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 DSY is a 2005 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DSY, 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 DSY registered?

AX05 DSY is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 June 2005.

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