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AD05 EER

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

129,291 mi
Last recorded129,291 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 EER
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2023 129,291 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2023 129,281 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2022 120,955 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 117,293 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 114,615 miles
Pass 27 May 2019 108,828 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 105,140 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight misting of Oil on the Steering rack, no signs of obvious leaks

Pass 18 Jul 2017 99,887 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 94,065 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

light misting of oil on the steering rack, no signs of obvious leaks

Pass 28 Jul 2015 87,891 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

o/s/r wheel bearing noisy

Pass 22 Jul 2014 80,176 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 73,479 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 65,738 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 55,642 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 55,637 miles

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

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 42,534 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 29,012 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 16,077 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 EER is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 EER, 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 EER registered?

AD05 EER is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 August 2005.

Is AD05 EER safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD05 EER shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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