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AD05 GZN

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

111,390 mi
Last recorded111,390 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 111,390 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect all 4 (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 5 Sep 2025 111,389 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect all 4 (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 109,721 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Feb 2024 109,189 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 106,853 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2022 105,380 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Feb 2022 105,371 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 97,922 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 96,496 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 96,496 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 95,383 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 94,161 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 88,093 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2017 87,142 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 75,520 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 68,040 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 68,040 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 60,391 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 56,320 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 49,132 miles

Hand brake lever button is damaged,function OK but advise replacement

Pass 18 Jan 2011 41,429 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 34,184 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 34,179 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 26,676 miles

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

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

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 GZN is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 GZN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AD05 GZN registered?

AD05 GZN is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 July 2005.

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