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AD05 MJV

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

163,067 mi
Last recorded163,067 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 MJV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2022 163,067 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 16 Mar 2022 163,067 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2021 155,533 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

surface corrosion on underside

Pass 5 Mar 2020 150,599 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underneath various locations (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

washer jets misaligned need adjusting

Pass 14 Mar 2019 145,732 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Exhaust top skin corroded and coming off

Fail 14 Mar 2019 145,732 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings Track rod end not secured (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded Both front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Exhaust top skin corroded and coming off

Pass 18 Mar 2018 140,610 miles

Front Inner Both Tyre worn

Offside Rear Tyre cracking between treads

Rear Exhaust top skin corroded and falling off

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 14 Mar 2017 138,126 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust heat shield insecure.

main silencer very crusty . will replacing soon

Fail 14 Mar 2017 138,126 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust heat shield insecure.

main silencer very crusty . will replacing soon

Pass 17 Mar 2016 131,834 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 131,801 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 130,151 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 130,150 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 109,479 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 109,456 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front 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)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 May 2013 87,229 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 86,668 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 68,198 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 53,600 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 53,600 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 48,600 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 40,725 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 32,622 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 MJV is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 MJV, 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 MJV is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 July 2005.

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