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AX05 FXU

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

101,316 mi
Last recorded101,316 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX05 FXU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2018 101,316 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 94,708 miles

front exhaust bracket broken but exhaust is still secure

handbrake just passes

Pass 25 May 2016 91,487 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 91,487 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 May 2015 86,673 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 86,673 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 80,615 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 75,364 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 75,364 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front and nearside rear tyres worn on edges of tread

Pass 22 May 2012 65,507 miles

front tyres worn close to limit on edges of tread

offside front wishbone bush worn

Pass 4 May 2011 58,333 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

front tyres worn on edges of tread

Pass 1 Jun 2010 48,846 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2009 37,709 miles

front brake pads wearing low

rear tyres starting to wear low

Pass 13 May 2008 24,801 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)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s washer jet part blocked

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 FXU is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FXU, 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 FXU registered?

AX05 FXU is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 May 2005.

Is AX05 FXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX05 FXU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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