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AD05 DHJ

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

106,246 mi
Last recorded106,246 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2014
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2014 106,246 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2014 106,246 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 76,438 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 67,290 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 67,849 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 59,131 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2010 50,453 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 50,453 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 38,173 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 25,148 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 25,148 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (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 DHJ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DHJ, 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 DHJ registered?

AD05 DHJ is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 August 2005.

Is AD05 DHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD05 DHJ shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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