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AX05 ELO

2005 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

113,041 mi
Last recorded113,041 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX05 ELO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2017 113,041 miles

front exhaust poor front number plate poor

n/s/f brake flexi worn various metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2016 105,251 miles

o/s mirror glass broken

play at both front anti roll bar links

Pass 25 Mar 2015 98,261 miles

slight play front anti roll bar links

various metal brake pips corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2014 87,478 miles

both front coil springs corroded

both rear tyres low tread

rear trail arm bushes worn

slight play both front anti-roll bar links

various metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2014 87,478 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both front coil springs corroded

both rear tyres low tread

rear trail arm bushes worn

slight play both front anti-roll bar links

various metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2013 75,698 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 64,219 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 64,219 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 53,619 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 44,673 miles

o/s/r and n/s/f tyre low tread

Pass 18 Feb 2009 35,712 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 31,557 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 ELO is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ELO, 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 ELO registered?

AX05 ELO is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 May 2005.

Is AX05 ELO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX05 ELO shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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