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AX05 PKU

2005 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

216,478 mi
Last recorded216,478 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX05 PKU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2023 216,478 miles

EML on dash

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement **borderline** (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt **borderline** (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play **borderline** (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 210,821 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy **borderline** (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 200,889 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Sep 2021 200,889 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 192,977 miles

Offside Rear tyre uneven tread

aux belt split

nsr tyre bald inner edge

Fail 23 Sep 2020 192,977 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre uneven tread

aux belt split

nsr tyre bald inner edge

Pass 16 May 2019 182,224 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement *BORDERLINE* heavily deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2018 174,668 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 169,663 miles

Offside Front tyre has slight wear on inner edge

both rear tyres has slight wear on inner edges

Pass 27 May 2016 166,577 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2015 161,842 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 158,948 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 153,590 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 24 May 2013 153,590 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 30 May 2012 146,807 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2011 138,261 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 129,439 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 129,439 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2009 121,031 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 109,352 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 PKU is a 2005 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PKU, 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 PKU is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 July 2005.

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