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AD05 MZP

2005 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,831 mi
Last recorded119,831 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 MZP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2016 119,831 miles

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

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)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 113,960 miles

child seat fitted

exhaust flexi split

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front non obligatory mirror damaged

offside front tyre has small cut in outer sidewall

offside rear tyre tread wearing uneven on inner edge

slight play in nearside front lower arm rear bush

Fail 13 Aug 2015 113,960 miles

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

child seat fitted

exhaust flexi split

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front non obligatory mirror damaged

offside front tyre has small cut in outer sidewall

offside rear tyre tread wearing uneven on inner edge

slight play in nearside front lower arm rear bush

Pass 28 Aug 2014 106,433 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 28 Aug 2014 106,433 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 97,191 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 97,191 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 89,135 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front tyres starting to wear inner edges

n/s door mirror insecure

Pass 23 Aug 2011 73,738 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2011 73,690 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre on legal limit advise change

Pass 24 Aug 2010 60,246 miles

both rear tyres wearing on edges

front brake pads very low

Fail 23 Aug 2010 60,241 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

both rear tyres wearing on edges

front brake pads very low

Pass 2 Sep 2009 46,648 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 46,295 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 40,214 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 MZP is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MZP, 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 MZP registered?

AD05 MZP is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 July 2005.

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