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AD05 DHC

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

144,957 mi
Last recorded144,957 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 DHC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 144,957 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2025 139,381 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 134,504 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2024 134,504 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 129,788 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 121,962 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively FRONT AND REAR BOTH SIDE (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge FRONT AND REAR BOTH SIDE (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 112,410 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 108,961 miles

Spare tyre defective no air in tyre.

Pass 25 Jun 2019 105,009 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 105,006 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 100,568 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 96,438 miles

Offside Front Upper small stone on screen

Pass 5 Jan 2017 93,831 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 91,219 miles

Offside Front Upper Front window screen has small stone chip.

Pass 1 Jul 2015 84,478 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 77,224 miles

coolent, warning light flashing.( high temp)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 68,877 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 60,312 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 52,138 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 42,748 miles

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)

Oil is on minimum.

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 33,354 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 33,354 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 20,280 miles

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

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 DHC is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 DHC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AD05 DHC registered?

AD05 DHC is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 July 2005.

Is AD05 DHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD05 DHC shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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