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AX05 FSG

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

162,824 mi
Last recorded162,824 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX05 FSG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2017 162,824 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/r brake disc very corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2016 148,426 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

both outer sills damarged

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

ex in poor conditon

Pass 5 Sep 2015 142,494 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust in poor cond

osr sill damaged

Fail 5 Sep 2015 142,494 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust in poor cond

osr sill damaged

Pass 24 Sep 2014 126,343 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine has severe vibration

Pass 28 Sep 2013 120,632 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES LOW

Pass 10 Jul 2013 120,235 miles

unable to check rear seat belts due to child seat's been fitted

Fail 10 Jul 2013 120,234 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

unable to check rear seat belts due to child seat's been fitted

Fail 13 Jul 2012 112,021 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 13 Jul 2012 112,021 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)

exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 22 Jun 2011 101,836 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s mirror damaged not effecting rear view

Pass 8 Jul 2010 89,883 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 70,482 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 70,482 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 45,748 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 45,748 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 FSG is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FSG, 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 FSG registered?

AX05 FSG is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 July 2005.

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