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AD54 AEW

2005 Ford Focus

Maroon Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

89,739 mi
Last recorded89,739 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 AEW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2018 89,739 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2018 89,704 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 83,253 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 83,253 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 76,450 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2016 76,450 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 71,642 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

o/s & n/s rear indicators faded

Pass 15 Jan 2014 66,573 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/f tyre wear both edges

oil level low

Fail 15 Jan 2014 66,573 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/f tyre wear both edges

oil level low

Pass 15 Jan 2013 62,306 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

oil level low

Pass 17 Jan 2012 54,117 miles

engine oil on minimum

both rear indicators faded

Fail 17 Jan 2012 54,117 miles

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

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

both rear indicators faded

engine oil on minimum

Pass 8 Jan 2011 45,158 miles

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

both rear tyres have cracking around outer sidewalls........advise early replacement

Pass 9 Jan 2010 33,887 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2010 33,887 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

all tyres cracking around outer sidewalls

Pass 12 Jan 2009 22,713 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 15,985 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyre treads low on inner edges 2mm

steering creaks

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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AD54 AEW is a 2005 Ford Focus in Maroon with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AD54 AEW, 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 AD54 AEW registered?

AD54 AEW is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 January 2005.

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