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Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength mounting bolt area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Exhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cv boots perished on inners (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive sump damp and rusty (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear exhaust heatshield loose but not likely to fall off
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive sump damp and rusty (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear 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)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded
Offside Rear tyre heavily perished on outer sidewall
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
clutch worn
front wipers smear windscreen
metal clutch fluid pipe corroded
power steering fluid level low
steering rack damp
underbody surface corrosion
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear 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)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded
Offside Rear tyre heavily perished on outer sidewall
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
clutch worn
front wipers smear windscreen
metal clutch fluid pipe corroded
power steering fluid level low
steering rack damp
underbody surface corrosion
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both front wipers smear windscreen
coolant leak from thermostat housing
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
nearside front coil spring corroded
nearside rear tyre worn uneven on inner edge and on the limit
slight noise from offside front wheel
steering rack damp
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both front wipers smear windscreen
coolant leak from thermostat housing
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
nearside front coil spring corroded
nearside rear tyre worn uneven on inner edge and on the limit
slight noise from offside front wheel
steering rack damp
Front wiper blades smearing screen
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
sump corroded and slight leak
o/s/f & n/s/f tyres worn on inner edges
both front tyres worn on inner edges
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A17 HTH is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.
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 A17 HTH, 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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A17 HTH is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 February 2005.
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