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AD05 OHW

2005 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,070 mi
Last recorded152,070 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 OHW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2016 152,070 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Jun 2015 138,313 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 138,313 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

o/s front suspension arm bush splitting

rear brake discs corroded/ pads low on o/s

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 1 Jul 2014 126,502 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Jul 2013 114,828 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front tyres getting low on tread (3mm)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 105,186 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 92,982 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 19 Apr 2010 76,047 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 76,047 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 66,319 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 66,319 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 52,185 miles

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

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

Offside Rear 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 OHW is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OHW, 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 OHW registered?

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

Is AD05 OHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD05 OHW shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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