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AX05 LFR

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2022
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

126,779 mi
Last recorded126,779 miles
Recorded on20 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 May 2021 126,779 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 114,427 miles

n/s/r tyre worn inner edge

various metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 21 May 2020 114,427 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

n/s/r tyre worn inner edge

various metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2018 105,970 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear track control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside daylight running lamp not working.

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear track control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Off side driveshaft seal from gear box. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2018 105,861 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear track control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside daylight running lamp not working.

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear track control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Off side driveshaft seal from gear box. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 97,691 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 97,691 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Rear mounting broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 90,716 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 87,942 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 29 Feb 2016 87,942 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 84,508 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 77,997 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 77,997 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 21 May 2013 69,566 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 21 May 2013 69,566 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 60,961 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 May 2012 60,961 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 52,939 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 52,939 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 19 May 2010 47,317 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 May 2010 47,317 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 41,084 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 36,248 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 36,248 miles

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

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

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

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

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 LFR is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 LFR, 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 LFR registered?

AX05 LFR is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 July 2005.

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