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AD05 OKV

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

184,257 mi
Last recorded184,257 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 OKV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2022 184,257 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front wing corroded

Offside Front wing corroded and holed

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively bind causing pads to wear (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Jul 2022 184,257 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front wing corroded

Offside Front wing corroded and holed

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively bind causing pads to wear (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 176,154 miles

Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 171,755 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center section join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 167,018 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre and rear joints (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2019 167,018 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Wing and Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre and rear joints (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 163,199 miles

Both front arm rear bushes in poor condition.

Both rear tyre treads low.

n/s wiper smearing.

oil leaks.

Fail 25 Jun 2018 163,199 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Both front arm rear bushes in poor condition.

Both rear tyre treads low.

n/s wiper smearing.

oil leaks.

Pass 3 Jul 2017 145,325 miles

Boot Release Handle Not Working But Can Be Opened With Remote Key

Centre / Rear Exhaust Heat Shield Loose / Rattles

Engine Covers Fitted & Under Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Exhaust System Corroded But Not Leaking

Front Both Lower Arm Rear Bushes Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement

Front Both Lower Wings Corroded

Front Both Suspension Coil Springs Slight Corrosion

Fail 3 Jul 2017 145,325 miles

Boot Release Handle Not Working But Can Be Opened With Remote Key

Centre / Rear Exhaust Heat Shield Loose / Rattles

Engine Covers Fitted & Under Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Exhaust System Corroded But Not Leaking

Front Both Lower Arm Rear Bushes Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement

Front Both Lower Wings Corroded

Front Both Suspension Coil Springs Slight Corrosion

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 126,356 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 109,155 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust pipe mounting broken

Pass 8 Jul 2014 94,333 miles

Cut to offside front tyre sidewall but not exposing cords

Exhaust system corroded on rear hangers, one hanger broken but system still appears supported

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 84,167 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 84,167 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 73,831 miles

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

front brake squeal

Pass 8 Jul 2011 65,506 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 58,603 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 44,216 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 44,216 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 30,709 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 OKV is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OKV, 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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AD05 OKV is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 July 2005.

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