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AD05 DFA

2005 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

195,471 mi
Last recorded195,471 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 DFA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2018 195,471 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2018 195,412 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 192,221 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2017 192,220 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both front headlights have no beam pattern (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 191,102 miles

Centre Rear exhaust box outer skin peeling

Nearside Front Oil leak gearbox oil seal leaking ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/f n/s/r o/s/f (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Jun 2016 191,102 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both rear (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both rear (2.4.G.2)

Centre Rear exhaust box outer skin peeling

Nearside Front Oil leak gearbox oil seal leaking ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/f n/s/r o/s/f (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 187,525 miles

Gearbox Oil Leak

Fail 15 Jun 2015 187,524 miles

Centre Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Gearbox Oil Leak

Pass 18 Nov 2011 67,556 miles

Rear pads worn

Pass 20 Nov 2010 59,588 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 51,126 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 46,842 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 46,842 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 40,142 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 DFA is a 2005 Ford Focus in Red 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 AD05 DFA, 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 DFA is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 July 2005.

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