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AD54 HSL

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

123,177 mi
Last recorded123,177 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 HSL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2019 123,177 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/S/F, N/S/R AND O/S/R ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2019 123,176 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/S/F, N/S/R AND O/S/R ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 119,161 miles

Front brake discs lipped and corroded

Hand brake button missing

Nearside Front Strut slightly leaking

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Rear exhaust is corroded and in poor condition

Rear wiper missing

Fail 5 Nov 2018 118,993 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front brake discs lipped and corroded

Hand brake button missing

Nearside Front Strut slightly leaking

Nearside Rear Hand brake low effort

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Rear exhaust is corroded and in poor condition

Rear wiper missing

Pass 16 Nov 2017 113,679 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 10 Nov 2017 113,675 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Nov 2016 107,307 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2016 107,217 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 100,168 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 100,140 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 94,746 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 88,380 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 81,348 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 71,922 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)

cut in sidewall of nearside rear tyre

heat shield loose

offside headlight output dull

Fail 14 Feb 2011 71,921 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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)

cut in sidewall of nearside rear tyre

heat shield loose

offside headlight output dull

Pass 2 Feb 2010 62,215 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 50,849 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 50,849 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 36,077 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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AD54 HSL is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 HSL, 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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AD54 HSL is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 January 2005.

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