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AX54 LWT

2005 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

156,655 mi
Last recorded156,655 miles
Recorded on5 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX54 LWT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 May 2022 156,655 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached broken (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside, unable to fully inspect (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear pipe corroded and holed (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front offside and nearside outer wings corroded at bottom

Nearside Rear fuel tank heatshield loose

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

various components corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2021 149,563 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside, unable to inspect inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front exhaust flexi joint deteriorated

Front offside and nearside top shock mounts noisy/worn

Nearside Front Lower wing corroded

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust pipe corroded and holed (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear fuel tank heatshield loose

Offside Front Lower wing corroded

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

various components corroded

Fail 17 Feb 2021 149,547 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside, unable to inspect inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front exhaust flexi joint deteriorated

Front offside and nearside top shock mounts noisy/worn

Nearside Front Lower wing corroded

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust pipe corroded and holed (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear fuel tank heatshield loose

Offside Front Lower wing corroded

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

various components corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2020 146,226 miles

1/ both front wings corroded at rear lower edges

2/ slight exhaust blow at front

Pass 18 Jan 2019 137,526 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 128,668 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 115,655 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 106,430 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 96,513 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 85,488 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 74,641 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 74,641 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2012 62,739 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 53,129 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine has a oil leak

front brake disc's worn

Pass 28 Jan 2010 41,816 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s sill damaged

Pass 30 Jan 2009 31,394 miles

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

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

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

rear link arm bushes split

Pass 25 Jan 2008 21,056 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 LWT is a 2005 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 LWT, 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 LWT is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 January 2005.

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