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AX54 JBU

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

148,555 mi
Last recorded148,555 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX54 JBU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2022 148,555 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 145,129 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 143,811 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 141,633 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 137,935 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 134,154 miles

Offside Front Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Aug 2017 134,153 miles

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

Offside Front Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Aug 2016 131,027 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 127,190 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 127,190 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 121,470 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 121,430 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 113,792 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 104,649 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 93,385 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 86,337 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 77,124 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 70,121 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 JBU is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 JBU, 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 AX54 JBU registered?

AX54 JBU is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 January 2005.

Is AX54 JBU safe to buy?

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