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AD54 HVT

2005 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

179,707 mi
Last recorded179,707 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 HVT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2021 179,707 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 174,493 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 165,739 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2019 165,739 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 152,217 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 152,217 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 139,260 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 23 Jan 2017 139,260 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 123,811 miles

Exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2015 116,967 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 106,080 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 106,076 miles

Nearside 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 11 Jan 2013 93,425 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 93,425 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 83,653 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 70,538 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 58,079 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2008 43,699 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 30,747 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 HVT is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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