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AD05 OHO

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

123,155 mi
Last recorded123,155 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2019 123,155 miles

Central central exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 117,795 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 5 Jan 2018 117,607 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 4 Jan 2017 112,684 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer deteriorated (7.1.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near/side centre outer sill (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive off/side front to rear outer sill (2.4.A.3)

near/side front tyre 205/55 VR 16 worn on outer edge

rear silencer heat shield insecure

Fail 3 Jan 2017 112,682 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer deteriorated (7.1.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near/side centre outer sill (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive off/side front to rear outer sill (2.4.A.3)

near/side front tyre 205/55 VR 16 worn on outer edge

rear silencer heat shield insecure

Pass 12 Jan 2016 106,468 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 98,637 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 91,165 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 84,511 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 84,401 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 75,971 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 68,574 miles

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 10 Jul 2010 62,336 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2010 62,336 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2009 50,396 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2008 38,571 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jul 2008 38,571 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 OHO is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 OHO, 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 OHO registered?

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

Is AD05 OHO safe to buy?

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