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AX54 UMF

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,838 mi
Last recorded157,838 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX54 UMF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2024 157,838 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2024 157,832 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 155,699 miles

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

oil leak from around gearbox but not excessive

Pass 24 Nov 2022 152,978 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2022 152,977 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 148,945 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 144,566 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Front exhaust hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive From corroded oil filter & driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2019 140,686 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Nov 2019 140,686 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2018 134,609 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 128,532 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 25 Nov 2017 128,474 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Nov 2016 122,271 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on the limit (3.5.1g)

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

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

all tyre valves perished

Pass 7 Jan 2016 116,615 miles

Clutch worn

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 110,812 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 103,072 miles

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

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

near side rear wheel bearing slightly noisy on rotation of wheel

Pass 14 Jan 2013 91,663 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 91,663 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 76,117 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 76,117 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 63,460 miles

rear suspension link arm bushes worn

Pass 12 Jan 2010 52,698 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 42,245 miles

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 worn

Pass 8 Jan 2008 31,403 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 UMF is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UMF, 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 UMF registered?

AX54 UMF is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 January 2005.

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