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AX55 BVE

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

145,931 mi
Last recorded145,931 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX55 BVE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2017 145,931 miles

Oil leak major oil leaks all over engine ()

Rear exhaust silencer badly corroded but not blowing at time of test

front exhaust blowing at flexible pipe

Fail 30 Jan 2017 145,744 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Oil leak major oil leaks all over engine ()

Rear exhaust silencer badly corroded but not blowing at time of test

front exhaust blowing at flexible pipe

Pass 18 Jan 2016 123,521 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill to floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill to floor (6.1.B.2)

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

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 27 Jan 2015 118,964 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

Fail 27 Jan 2015 118,963 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2014 112,720 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 101,483 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 1 Feb 2012 88,308 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 80,513 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 105,461 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 73,038 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 41,321 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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AX55 BVE is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 AX55 BVE, 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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AX55 BVE is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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