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AX54 OWD

2005 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

128,501 mi
Last recorded128,501 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2021 128,501 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs look very thin - (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened around both suspension arm mount areas (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp slight interaction when indicator flashes (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect weak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect weak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

both rear inner sills are slightly corroded

tested when wet

Fail 29 Jan 2021 128,501 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively badly split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working arm not moving (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively badly split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs look very thin - (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened around both suspension arm mount areas (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp slight interaction when indicator flashes (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect weak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect weak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

both rear inner sills are slightly corroded

tested when wet

Pass 1 Jul 2019 114,106 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 114,099 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 107,756 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear bumper damaged

Pass 2 May 2017 95,592 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside +Offside (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside + Offside (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 2 May 2017 95,592 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside +Offside (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside + Offside (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 85,001 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 77,581 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 2 Feb 2015 77,581 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 72,558 miles

o/s/f wiper starting to split

Pass 11 Feb 2013 67,841 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 11 Feb 2013 67,841 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

n/s/r tyre pressure slightly low

Pass 19 Dec 2011 56,627 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 43,287 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2010 43,218 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake discs worn

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

Pass 6 Jan 2010 38,987 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 31,190 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 25,103 miles

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

hand brake little high

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 OWD is a 2005 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 OWD, 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 OWD registered?

AX54 OWD is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 January 2005.

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