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AX05 TLU

2005 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,401 mi
Last recorded125,401 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX05 TLU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2021 125,401 miles

Central exhaust skin deteriorated

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear heat shields loose

Fail 3 Aug 2021 125,400 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill has a hole in it (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Central exhaust skin deteriorated

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear heat shields loose

Pass 13 Mar 2020 119,385 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 119,318 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 119,318 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jul 2016 110,327 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 110,326 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 94,168 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

outer skin on rear exhaust box is coming off.

Pass 2 Jul 2014 87,141 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 78,882 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 72,130 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 72,130 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 63,408 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 55,853 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 48,492 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 37,060 miles

Both front wipers starting to smear.

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

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 TLU is a 2005 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TLU, 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 TLU registered?

AX05 TLU is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 July 2005.

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