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AX05 OPS

2005 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

118,117 mi
Last recorded118,117 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX05 OPS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2019 118,117 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

gear box oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2018 114,440 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens poor condition.

engine drive belt poor condition.

oil leak gearbox area.

Pass 22 Jun 2017 110,302 miles

Emissions were erratic

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

Pass 22 Jun 2016 106,081 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

Fail 20 Jun 2016 106,035 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp stop lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

Pass 17 Jun 2015 101,722 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

gear box oil leak

Fail 17 Jun 2015 101,722 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

gear box oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2014 97,792 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

gearbox oil leak

Fail 17 Jun 2014 97,792 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

gearbox oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2013 91,839 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Jun 2013 91,799 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 83,676 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 83,621 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 20 Jun 2011 77,831 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres deteriorating & wearing unevenly

Pass 20 Jun 2011 77,831 miles

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

both rear tyres deteriorating & wearing unevenly

Pass 4 Jun 2010 62,745 miles

Engine warning light on

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 46,749 miles

o/s/f wiper blade slightly worn

Fail 19 Jun 2009 46,748 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

o/s/f wiper blade slightly worn

Pass 24 Jun 2008 33,180 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 OPS is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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