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AD05 GXL

2005 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

122,257 mi
Last recorded122,257 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 GXL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2016 122,257 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 116,752 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 112,514 miles

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

brake pedal rubber worn

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 109,214 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

o side park brake reading low

Fail 11 Jun 2013 109,214 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake pedal rubber worn

o side park brake reading low

Pass 30 May 2012 177,030 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 177,030 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2011 160,737 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 160,737 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 145,395 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

condition rear no plate

osf/nsf tyre edge worn raised shoulders

slight play os steering arm

Fail 3 Jun 2010 145,394 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

condition rear no plate

handbraake travel lever came to end of travel and is ok (now selfadjustment??)

osf/nsf tyre edge worn raised shoulders

slight play os steering arm

Pass 24 Dec 2009 38,834 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2009 138,791 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

throttle fault

Pass 9 Jan 2009 122,580 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 GXL is a 2005 Ford Focus in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 GXL, 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 GXL is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 July 2005.

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