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AX05 TXB

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

142,365 mi
Last recorded142,365 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX05 TXB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2019 142,365 miles

oil leak

Fail 23 Jul 2019 142,364 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2018 116,187 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 98,728 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 1 Aug 2017 98,728 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 84,501 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 1 Aug 2016 84,501 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 68,744 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 40,949 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2012 34,198 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front discs slitly worn

Pass 15 Jul 2011 27,632 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 20,521 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 17,135 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 17,135 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 12,897 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2008 12,897 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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 TXB is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 TXB, 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 TXB registered?

AX05 TXB is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 August 2005.

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