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AX54 GNV

2005 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

117,276 mi
Last recorded117,276 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX54 GNV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2018 117,276 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 4 Oct 2018 117,276 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 108,992 miles

Offside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Slight oil leak

Fail 11 Oct 2017 108,992 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Slight oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2016 103,319 miles

Nearside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Oct 2016 103,314 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2015 102,065 miles

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 101,142 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 89,404 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 74,931 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Jan 2013 74,931 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 60,745 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 52,919 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 52,919 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 45,061 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 35,207 miles

nearside front tyre tread low on edges 2mm

offside front tyre tread low on edges 2mm

Pass 16 Jan 2009 27,051 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 21,278 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 GNV is a 2005 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AX54 GNV, 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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AX54 GNV is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 January 2005.

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