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AX05 FOM

2005 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

137,909 mi
Last recorded137,909 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX05 FOM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 137,909 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2026 137,909 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2025 135,335 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2025 135,335 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2024 131,621 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2024 131,606 miles

Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 125,383 miles

Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive Minor oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 118,389 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 110,933 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

centre exhaust outer casing rusty condition

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 10 Aug 2021 110,933 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

centre exhaust outer casing rusty condition

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 18 Aug 2020 105,255 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

centre exhaust outer casing rusty condition

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 14 Aug 2020 105,240 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Fuel system component leaking injector (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

centre exhaust outer casing rusty condition

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Jul 2019 99,459 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 92,206 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 3 Aug 2018 92,205 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished and split (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Jul 2017 85,452 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished and split, unevenly worn on inner edge

childseat fitted

Fail 25 Jul 2017 85,451 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre perished and split, unevenly worn on inner edge

childseat fitted

Pass 25 Jul 2016 79,491 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 74,176 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 74,176 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 68,105 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 62,186 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 60,674 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

small chip in front screen.

tail gate wont open from outside, access via back seats.

Pass 17 Jan 2013 60,674 miles

small chip in front screen.

tail gate wont open from outside, access via back seats.

Pass 22 Dec 2011 57,535 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front brake disks starting to pit and corrode

fuel cap top broken

Fail 22 Dec 2011 57,535 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front brake disks starting to pit and corrode

fuel cap top broken

Pass 6 Jan 2011 52,227 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2011 52,227 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 51,013 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 51,004 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 47,263 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 36,313 miles

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

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 FOM is a 2005 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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