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AX54 USB

2005 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

145,393 mi
Last recorded145,393 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 Dec 2019 145,393 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 122,378 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 118,043 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 116,686 miles

brake pipes greased

Pass 16 Nov 2015 115,579 miles

brake pipes slightly rusty

slight noise n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 27 Nov 2014 114,134 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front and rear subframes have surface rust

rear antirollbar link rubbers starting to detiorate

rear brake fulcrums slow to return o/s/r more

Pass 29 Nov 2013 112,259 miles

o/s/r caliper fulcrum not fully returning

rear antirollbar link rubbers starting to detiorate

rear subframe has surface rust

Pass 15 Dec 2012 109,244 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2012 106,893 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2012 106,893 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 104,859 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 101,385 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 101,360 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

o/s/f tyre getting low on inner edge

rear number plate discoloured

Pass 23 Jan 2009 84,141 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 63,540 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 USB is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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