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AD05 DFC

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

150,209 mi
Last recorded150,209 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 DFC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2024 150,209 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 145,070 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill pannel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill pannel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 140,148 miles

Front both tyres wearing on inside edge

Nearside Front fog light out

Nearside Front sill corroded

Offside Front sill corroded

Fail 9 Aug 2021 140,121 miles

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

Front both tyres wearing on inside edge

Nearside Front fog light out

Nearside Front sill corroded

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

Offside Front sill corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2020 134,289 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 125,986 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 125,985 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure plus cut to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 111,934 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 102,405 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 92,689 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 84,054 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded

Both rear trailing arm front most bushes starting to break away from centre support

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear exhaust box corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jul 2014 76,508 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 76,508 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

o/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 22 Jul 2013 67,495 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 67,473 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

both front discs rusting

Pass 10 Jul 2012 58,982 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 50,298 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 40,910 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 35,643 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 31,109 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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 DFC is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AD05 DFC, 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 DFC is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 July 2005.

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