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AD05 OFU

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

190,712 mi
Last recorded190,712 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 OFU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2023 190,712 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2023 190,710 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear coil spring not located in correct position

Pass 23 Dec 2022 186,200 miles

Nearside Rear heatshield insecure

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 178,472 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 174,224 miles

exhaust heat shields loose

Pass 19 Dec 2019 169,433 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 156,570 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 142,604 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge 205/55/165 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 130,032 miles

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Dec 2016 130,032 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 121,175 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 6 Jan 2015 112,173 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 112,173 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 102,386 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 102,386 miles

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

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

Centre exhaust section outer skin corroded

centre exhaust heat shield in secure and rattling

Pass 5 Jan 2013 93,112 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

unable to inspect rear seat centre belt due to being covered by seat cover.

Fail 2 Jan 2013 93,112 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

unable to inspect rear seat centre belt due to being covered by seat cover.

Pass 7 Jan 2012 84,056 miles

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 6 Jul 2011 75,793 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 75,793 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 62,097 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 45,279 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 33,498 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 OFU is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 OFU, 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 OFU registered?

AD05 OFU is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 July 2005.

Is AD05 OFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD05 OFU shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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