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AX05 TLF

2005 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

169,572 mi
Last recorded169,572 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX05 TLF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2018 169,572 miles

Brake operation pressure/vacuum assistance close to minimum requirement (1.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer lower sill getting weak with corrosion

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

plastic under trays and engine bay covers restricting the inspection of some components

Fail 28 Aug 2018 169,572 miles

Brake operation pressure/vacuum assistance close to minimum requirement (1.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (temporary repaired) (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (temporary repaired) (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer lower sill getting weak with corrosion

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

plastic under trays and engine bay covers restricting the inspection of some components

Pass 21 Aug 2017 157,209 miles

Centre silencer deteriorated

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 143,008 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 142,666 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/side and n/side rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 130,126 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Aug 2015 130,126 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 122,933 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 114,779 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 106,862 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 100,285 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

advise tracking chec due to tyre wear

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 16 Jul 2010 89,273 miles

front brake discs deteriorated on the inner face

rear drop links worn

Pass 18 Jul 2009 78,342 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 69,728 miles

offside front brake disc corroded on inner

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 TLF is a 2005 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 TLF, 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 TLF is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 July 2005.

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