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AD05 MZG

2005 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

169,459 mi
Last recorded169,459 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 MZG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2023 169,459 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 163,054 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 153,563 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At flexi joint. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 143,230 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From Flex. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 136,822 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flex Coupling (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil Leak but not Excessive

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

Pass 29 Sep 2018 133,880 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced seal (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 131,352 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (2.4.A.3)

Fail 12 Sep 2017 131,340 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 128,532 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 125,649 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded and offside (2.4.C.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 123,030 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 119,675 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust heat shield loose

front tyres wearing on inner edge

o/s headlight mountings poor

Pass 28 Jan 2014 119,675 miles

exhaust heat shield loose

front tyres wearing on inner edge

o/s headlight mountings poor

Fail 14 Dec 2013 118,498 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front number plate damaged

Pass 19 Nov 2012 112,631 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 106,980 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2010 96,649 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2010 96,649 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 74,554 miles

both rear tyres getting low

Fail 15 Jul 2009 74,553 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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)

both rear tyres getting low

Pass 7 Jul 2008 57,396 miles

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

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)

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 MZG is a 2005 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 MZG, 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 MZG registered?

AD05 MZG is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 July 2005.

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