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AX54 YAF

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

125,258 mi
Last recorded125,258 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX54 YAF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2016 125,258 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer side wall

slight judder on front brakes

Fail 1 Feb 2016 125,258 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear tyres worn low and cracking

coolant low

nearside front tyre worn on outer side wall

slight judder on front brakes

Pass 20 Jan 2015 107,465 miles

both front to rear brake pipes corroding

child seats fitted to rear

coolant leak

coolant low

front tyres gettin low and worn on edges

slight judder on rear brakes

slight play in nearside front drop link

Fail 20 Jan 2015 107,465 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front to rear brake pipes corroding

child seats fitted to rear

coolant leak

coolant low

front tyres gettin low and worn on edges

slight judder on rear brakes

slight play in nearside front drop link

Pass 15 Feb 2014 92,011 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Jan 2014 92,009 miles

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear brake slightly binding

nearside rear handbrake lever not returning to its stop

rear brake pads low

Pass 6 Feb 2013 88,221 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear discs corroding

nearside rear caliper lever not returning to its stop

slight judder on front brakes

Fail 5 Feb 2013 88,221 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear discs corroding

nearside rear caliper lever not returning to its stop

slight judder on front brakes

Pass 27 Jan 2012 81,382 miles

park brak levers on rear calipers not returning to stops.

slight play in offside front drop link.

Pass 31 Jan 2011 74,847 miles

both handbrake levers not returning to there stops

child seats fitted to rear

front brakes release at slightly different rates

slight judder on front brakes

Pass 9 Feb 2010 68,341 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 68,341 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 60,480 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 40,196 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 YAF is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YAF, 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 YAF is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 February 2005.

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