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AX54 UPD

2005 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,577 mi
Last recorded103,577 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX54 UPD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2016 103,577 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases full exhaust system heavily corroded and centre slight blowing (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn close to tread stops and perished and cracking on sidewalls (4.1.E.1)

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

coil spring corroded BOTH FRONT AND REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED X4 (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Sep 2016 103,571 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working wing indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement hand brake cable part seized (3.5.1k)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

ADVISE Full exhaust system heavily corroded

Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear NOISE FROM BRAKE ?? WHEEL BEARING HEN SPINNING N/S REAR WHEEL

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit LOW ON TREAD AND CRACKING PERISHED ON INNER SIDEWALL (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN LOW ON TREAD (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 97,777 miles

ADVISE Centre and rear exhaust system corroded and heat shied loose .

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Jul 2015 97,763 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

ADVISE Centre and rear exhaust system corroded and heat shied loose .

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 May 2014 81,552 miles

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

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

Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 63,716 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 53,257 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 46,778 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 7 Feb 2011 46,778 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 40,853 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 36,129 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2008 28,537 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 UPD is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 UPD, 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 UPD is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 February 2005.

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