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AX05 FRD

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

73,156 mi
Last recorded73,156 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX05 FRD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 73,156 miles

Front chip on windscreen within mot limit

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all rear suspesnion components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Dec 2025 73,147 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side wishbone arm console bush badly worn, should replace (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front chip on windscreen within mot limit

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all rear suspesnion components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 71,309 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 68,865 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 67,673 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 66,265 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2022 66,258 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2022 66,222 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Faded too white (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jan 2021 64,433 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 62,555 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 58,857 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 54,764 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 50,039 miles

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

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

both front tyres perishing

Pass 11 Jan 2016 45,495 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2016 45,495 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 40,653 miles

Both front tyres starting to perish

Pass 13 Jan 2014 38,461 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 35,971 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 34,477 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 31,069 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 28,550 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 25,746 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 21,485 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 FRD is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 FRD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AX05 FRD registered?

AX05 FRD is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is AX05 FRD safe to buy?

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