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AX05 FRV

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

98,087 mi
Last recorded98,087 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2018 98,087 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2018 98,087 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 93,554 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 89,184 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe blowing slightly om flexi part (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 84,339 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexy (7.1.2)

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)

Offside Front Tyre starting to crack

Fail 26 Aug 2015 84,339 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexy (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre starting to crack

Pass 11 Aug 2014 75,510 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear tyre showing signs of cracking

Fail 11 Aug 2014 75,510 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear tyre showing signs of cracking

Pass 23 Aug 2013 66,674 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Aug 2012 60,336 miles

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

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

rear tyres cracking

Pass 27 Aug 2011 53,819 miles

brake discs slighyly worn & pitted

rear tyres cracking

Pass 23 Aug 2010 49,109 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2010 48,970 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Aug 2009 42,597 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 37,999 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 FRV is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FRV, 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 FRV is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 July 2005.

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