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AX05 FRK

2005 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

125,713 mi
Last recorded125,713 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX05 FRK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2024 125,713 miles

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

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

general rust under car

Pass 25 Jul 2023 114,346 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2022 103,011 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2022 102,957 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust central silencer corroded.

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner mount bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills both sides of car (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 95,085 miles

Both front tyre treads wearing on inner shoulders.

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded silencer and front pipe flexi joint area (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides of car (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner mount bushes perishing and have slight play both sides of car (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills and chassis both sides of car (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2021 95,085 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Both front tyre treads wearing on inner shoulders.

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded silencer and front pipe flexi joint area (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides of car (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner mount bushes perishing and have slight play both sides of car (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills and chassis both sides of car (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 90,000 miles

Exhaust central silencer corroded.

Front Coil spring corroded both sides of car (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills both sides of car (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 88,804 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 86,947 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 84,735 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 81,311 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 77,702 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 75,844 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 71,788 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 13 Jun 2012 66,071 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 May 2011 56,535 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 47,821 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 38,370 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 31,084 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 FRK is a 2005 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 FRK, 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 FRK is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 June 2005.

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