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AX05 LGW

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,723 mi
Last recorded90,723 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX05 LGW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2019 90,723 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 May 2018 79,102 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

rear exhaust mount broken but system still supported

Fail 16 May 2018 79,102 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

Coolant leak ()

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

rear exhaust mount broken but system still supported

Pass 13 May 2017 51,948 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2017 51,940 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

All tyres getting low on treads would strong advice to change all

Both front and rear coil springs corroded

Both front and rear suspension arms corroded

N/s/r tyre off-shape

Pass 31 Mar 2016 48,186 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 42,357 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 42,357 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 37,345 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 31,450 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 25,297 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 25,297 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 22,748 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 18,878 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 15,364 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 12,373 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 LGW is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LGW, 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 LGW registered?

AX05 LGW is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is AX05 LGW safe to buy?

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