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AD05 EJU

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

119,635 mi
Last recorded119,635 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 119,635 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 11 May 2018 119,634 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 113,673 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre sidewall perishing

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 28 Nov 2016 113,673 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre sidewall perishing

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 106,925 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 102,614 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Dec 2014 102,598 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 99,164 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 95,389 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 94,550 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 94,550 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Fail 23 Jun 2011 80,441 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

n/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisy when rotated, not harsh or rough. advise new n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 23 Jun 2011 80,441 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

n/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisy when rotated, not harsh or rough. advise new n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 18 Jun 2010 65,658 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 47,673 miles

n/s front tyre has 3mm of tread remaining

Pass 19 Jun 2008 30,444 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/f tyre has a cut in the sidewall

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 EJU is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EJU, 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 EJU is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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