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AX05 FOJ

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

109,537 mi
Last recorded109,537 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2019 109,537 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside front arch corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 107,634 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2017 105,591 miles

Undertrays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Vehicles internal headlamp adjuster moved to re-inspect headlamp aims

Wiper starting to smear

Pass 1 Jun 2016 103,482 miles

All coil springs corroded

Both rear tyres perished

Metal object in offside rear tyre

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

Undertrays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Pass 27 May 2015 101,381 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 101,260 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

all tyres badly perrished on sidewalls

Pass 13 Jun 2014 98,954 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all four tyres have scuffing to outer sidewalls

Pass 1 May 2013 95,971 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2012 92,975 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 90,282 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 86,953 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 82,246 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 77,614 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 77,614 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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 FOJ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FOJ, 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 FOJ registered?

AX05 FOJ is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 May 2005.

Is AX05 FOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX05 FOJ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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