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AX05 LHE

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

108,437 mi
Last recorded108,437 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX05 LHE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2023 108,437 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 92,083 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 May 2021 92,064 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect incorrectly fitted light bulb (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti freeze level is low , coolant leak appears to be weeping from the core plugs on the cylinder head

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

air pipe attached to the air box is loose

Pass 12 May 2020 89,409 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 86,778 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 83,568 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 79,741 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 76,732 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 22,866 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 67,034 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 60,461 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 55,949 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 48,903 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 48,903 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 41,784 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 34,135 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 26,084 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 LHE is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 LHE, 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 LHE registered?

AX05 LHE is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 July 2005.

Is AX05 LHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX05 LHE shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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