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AX05 DZG

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

107,870 mi
Last recorded107,870 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2014
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX05 DZG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2014 107,870 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 101,689 miles

minor combustion gas leak no 3 injector

minor damage front no plate

minor deterioration o/s/r trailing arm bush

n/s/r tyre nearing test limit

o/s/r indecator begining to turn white

rear wiper inop

Fail 16 Jan 2013 101,689 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

minor combustion gas leak no 3 injector

minor damage front no plate

minor deterioration o/s/r trailing arm bush

n/s/r tyre nearing test limit

o/s/r indecator begining to turn white

rear wiper inop

Pass 30 Jan 2012 94,355 miles

chip in windscreen

n/s/r indicator going white

rear brake discs pitted

Fail 30 Jan 2012 94,355 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

chip in windscreen

n/s/r indicator going white

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 3 Feb 2011 85,548 miles

wear and corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 3 Feb 2010 74,494 miles

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

injector blowing

Pass 4 Feb 2009 67,194 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 67,194 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2008 59,441 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn.

Fail 9 May 2008 59,438 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front brake discs worn.

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 DZG is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DZG, 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 DZG registered?

AX05 DZG is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 May 2005.

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