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AD05 HFZ

2005 Ford Focus

Yellow Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

184,680 mi
Last recorded184,680 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2015
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 HFZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2015 184,680 miles

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

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

both rear outer sill damaged

Fail 7 Nov 2015 184,677 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play inner rack (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

both rear outer sill damaged

Pass 5 Oct 2013 164,325 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s sill damaged.

Pass 13 Sep 2012 143,629 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 124,144 miles

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 May 2010 99,920 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 43,038 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 93,038 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 74,646 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 74,646 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)

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 HFZ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Yellow with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HFZ, 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 HFZ registered?

AD05 HFZ is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 July 2005.

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