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AX05 ORS

2005 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

98,575 mi
Last recorded98,575 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2023 98,575 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2023 98,573 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust hanger insecure

Pass 14 Jan 2022 88,089 miles

n/s/r tyre inner wear

Pass 11 Jan 2021 82,806 miles

n/s/r park brake not as efficient as o/s/r

Pass 15 Jan 2020 79,571 miles

corrosion to all coil springs & under body

stone chip to windscreen

water in n/s/ headlight

Fail 13 Jan 2020 79,542 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion to all coil springs & under body

stone chip to windscreen

washer jets poor

water in n/s/ headlight

Pass 10 Sep 2019 77,321 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Sep 2019 77,299 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bushes/ both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Engine oil low

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 65,859 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 61,947 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge.

Rear tyres out of shape on inner edge.

Pass 4 Mar 2017 55,203 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Mar 2016 48,350 miles

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 21 Mar 2015 43,987 miles

nearside front tyre perishing and worn on shoulders

Pass 13 Mar 2014 38,773 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 36,777 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 32,801 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 6 Mar 2012 32,801 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 30,369 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 26,439 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 26,439 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 19,018 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)

Pass 26 Jul 2008 13,779 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 ORS is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 ORS, 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 ORS registered?

AX05 ORS is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 July 2005.

Is AX05 ORS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX05 ORS shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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