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AX54 OWJ

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

118,844 mi
Last recorded118,844 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX54 OWJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2024 118,844 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 110,875 miles

Oil leak

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2021 105,290 miles

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 24 Dec 2021 105,290 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both side (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2020 102,302 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 99,188 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2019 87,945 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 77,614 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 71,119 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 62,651 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 62,651 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2015
Pass 13 Jan 2014 52,446 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 47,978 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 42,811 miles

front brake discs inner face wear

rear tyres side walls cracking

Pass 6 Jan 2011 37,765 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 31,574 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 26,177 miles

Creaking noise from front track arms.

Pass 9 Jan 2008 20,575 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 20,575 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 OWJ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 OWJ, 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 OWJ registered?

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

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