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AD05 GWZ

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

159,831 mi
Last recorded159,831 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 GWZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2016 159,831 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 154,826 miles

centre exhaust corroded

engine vibration

rear exhaust mount broken

Fail 6 Jul 2015 154,824 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

centre exhaust corroded

engine vibration

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 18 Aug 2014 152,589 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 142,159 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 142,159 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs slightly worn/corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2012 124,678 miles

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

slight wear on all discs rears pitted on inner face

Pass 10 Jun 2011 104,777 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 86,204 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 66,313 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Jul 2008 51,941 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 GWZ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 GWZ, 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 GWZ registered?

AD05 GWZ is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 July 2005.

Is AD05 GWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD05 GWZ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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