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AX54 EOJ

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

66,579 mi
Last recorded66,579 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX54 EOJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 66,579 miles

Parking brake lever excess travel

Fail 25 Apr 2026 66,579 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake lever excess travel

Pass 25 Apr 2025 63,596 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Parking brake excess travel

Fail 25 Apr 2025 63,596 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Parking brake excess travel

Pass 22 Apr 2024 60,533 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2024 60,533 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 57,325 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 54,596 miles

coolant level low

Pass 18 May 2021 53,705 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 53,201 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 52,004 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 50,525 miles

Oil leak ()

front tyres feathering on edges

Pass 11 May 2017 48,739 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2016 47,018 miles

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

exhaust flex deteriorating

Pass 6 May 2015 43,862 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 May 2014 35,809 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 33,194 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 May 2013 33,194 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 31,824 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 29,995 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 28,160 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 26,394 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 21,917 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 17,377 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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AX54 EOJ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AX54 EOJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AX54 EOJ registered?

AX54 EOJ is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 January 2005.

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