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AX05 FTO

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

153,062 mi
Last recorded153,062 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2018 153,062 miles

exhaust system tatty

Fail 15 Jan 2018 153,061 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

exhaust system tatty

Pass 20 Dec 2016 131,822 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 119,166 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 113,719 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2014 113,719 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 159,221 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust heat shields loose

Pass 10 Aug 2012 132,179 miles

cut in n/s/r tyre.

nail in n/s/f tyre.

nail in n/s/r tyre.

Fail 10 Aug 2012 132,179 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

cut in n/s/r tyre.

nail in n/s/f tyre.

nail in n/s/r tyre.

Pass 15 Aug 2011 107,525 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 92,558 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 80,606 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 70,473 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 FTO is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FTO, 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 FTO registered?

AX05 FTO is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 August 2005.

Is AX05 FTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX05 FTO shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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