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AX54 ULY

2005 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

176,414 mi
Last recorded176,414 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX54 ULY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 16 Nov 2019 176,414 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 168,860 miles

Offside Front slight play steering rack

Fail 25 Oct 2018 168,860 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front slight play steering rack

Fail 18 Oct 2018 168,664 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road cracked (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 157,458 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt and o/s/r ()

n/s/r tyre worn on inner tread

o/s mirror glass cracked

Fail 25 Oct 2017 157,450 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt and o/s/r ()

n/s/r tyre worn on inner tread

o/s mirror glass cracked

Pass 31 Oct 2016 141,875 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 125,104 miles

item removed from drivers view prior to test

Fail 19 Oct 2015 124,914 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake application uneven 43% inbalance (3.7.B.2)

item removed from drivers view prior to test

Fail 7 Nov 2014 102,733 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 102,733 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 80,519 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 80,519 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 61,409 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 61,409 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2012 55,030 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 55,030 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 49,103 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 42,417 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 35,291 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2008 26,422 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 26,422 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 ULY is a 2005 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 ULY, 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 ULY registered?

AX54 ULY is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 January 2005.

Is AX54 ULY safe to buy?

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