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AD05 EJX

2005 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

142,728 mi
Last recorded142,728 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 EJX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2020 142,728 miles

Front both outer wings corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer sill corroded

Offside Front drive shaft bearing noisy

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear silencer skin corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2020 142,730 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer sill corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside drive shaft bearing noisy

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front wings corroded

rear silencer skin corroded

Fail 24 Jun 2020 142,728 miles

Brake pressure/vacuum build up too slow (1.1.3 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer sill corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside drive shaft bearing noisy

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front wings corroded

rear silencer skin corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2019 138,999 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/ wing area both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides ()

center exhaust silencer outer casing detatched

Pass 11 Jul 2018 134,564 miles

rear exhaust box outer casing corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2018 134,564 miles

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

rear exhaust box outer casing corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2017 130,318 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 126,643 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 126,643 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 110,367 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 98,327 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres getting low

Pass 16 Jul 2013 84,351 miles

both rear tyres getting low

Pass 22 Jun 2012 72,891 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jul 2011 62,110 miles

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

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

rear brake pads very low

Pass 15 Jul 2010 55,846 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 55,846 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

rear pads low

Pass 6 Jul 2009 52,139 miles

1.offside rear tyres side wall small cut and damaged.

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 45,170 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 EJX is a 2005 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 EJX, 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 EJX registered?

AD05 EJX is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 July 2005.

Is AD05 EJX safe to buy?

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