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AX54 OWM

2005 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

171,403 mi
Last recorded171,403 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX54 OWM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2019 171,403 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 171,403 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Dec 2018 169,516 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear sub fame & suspension components show signs of corrosion

exhaust heat shield loose

oil leak

Pass 16 Dec 2017 162,287 miles

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

both front tyres badly worn on inner edge

Fail 15 Dec 2017 162,286 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres badly worn on inner edge

Pass 31 Jan 2017 148,093 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 147,825 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 131,825 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 131,822 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir retaining device missing (3.6.A.2d)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel stud hole elongated (4.2.A.1d)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 120,836 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 114,174 miles

Steering column notchy

emmisions high

intercooler pipe split

nearside front tyre worn low outer edge

Pass 9 Nov 2012 105,914 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 98,461 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

wipers smeary

Fail 16 Nov 2011 98,461 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

wipers smeary

Pass 18 Nov 2010 91,783 miles

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

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

Washers weak

Pass 19 Nov 2009 84,821 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 71,806 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 55,731 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 OWM is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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