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AD05 ACU

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

84,851 mi
Last recorded84,851 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 ACU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 84,851 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

nearside front tyre outer edge of tread area wearing low

rear registration plate deteriorated slightly

Fail 12 Mar 2025 84,851 miles

nearside front tyre outer edge of tread area wearing low

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear registration plate deteriorated slightly

Pass 13 Mar 2024 83,251 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 81,582 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2023 81,582 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 80,322 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 17 Mar 2022 80,322 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre deteriorated, outer edge of tread area worn very low (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre deteriorated, outer edge of tread area worn very low (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 79,085 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front wings corroded at bottom

Fail 9 Mar 2021 79,077 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front wings corroded at bottom

Pass 17 Mar 2020 78,194 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 76,103 miles

Nearside Front Outer Sill corroded but out of prescribed area

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Sill corroded but out of prescribed area

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 73,734 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge bald (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 71,036 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 68,758 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 68,751 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 64,941 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2015 64,940 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

offside front tyre worn low inner edge

Pass 2 Aug 2013 55,743 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 47,677 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 41,453 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 33,236 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

rear number plate discoloured

Pass 13 Jul 2009 24,987 miles

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

rear number plate discoloured

Fail 10 Jul 2009 24,967 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

rear number plate discoloured

Pass 16 Jul 2008 18,317 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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AD05 ACU is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel 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 AD05 ACU, 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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AD05 ACU is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 July 2005.

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