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AD05 DDF

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

170,068 mi
Last recorded170,068 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 DDF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2021 170,068 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2021 170,068 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 163,344 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on outer edge. Tyre size:205/55R16 91Y (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective tail pipe mounting defective but exhaust adequately supported (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Aug 2020 163,343 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on outer edge. Tyre size:205/55R16 91Y (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective tail pipe mounting defective but exhaust adequately supported (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 157,280 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective tail pipe exhaust mounting defective but exhaust adequately supported (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Sep 2019 157,280 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer cv boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective tail pipe exhaust mounting defective but exhaust adequately supported (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 149,184 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inside & outside edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 139,435 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 128,118 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 116,879 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 109,962 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 6 Sep 2014 109,873 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 102,501 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 102,488 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2012 94,783 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2011 74,545 miles

Engine undershield fitted thus preventing a full inspection of some testable items.

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front brake discs corroded and slightly worn on inner faces

Pass 28 Jul 2010 52,872 miles

both rear tyre getting low on tread on inner edges

Fail 27 Jul 2010 52,872 miles

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

both rear tyre getting low on tread on inner edges

Pass 10 Sep 2009 44,252 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

nuts missing off the cat support braket

Pass 7 Jul 2008 35,439 miles

both front tyres low on tread on inner edges

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 DDF is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DDF, 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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What year was AD05 DDF registered?

AD05 DDF is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 July 2005.

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