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AD54 OBV

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

130,357 mi
Last recorded130,357 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2014
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 OBV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2014 130,357 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecurely mounted.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 4 Oct 2014 130,966 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust heat shield insecurely mounted.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2013 117,940 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 102,417 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS HALF WORN

TAIL PIPE OF EXHAUST SOON NEEDS WELDING

Pass 8 Sep 2011 80,728 miles

N/S/R TYRE JUST STARTING TO STEP OUT ON INNER EDGE

O/S/R TYRE 1.8MM

Pass 24 Sep 2010 59,705 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 50,746 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 39,393 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 28,225 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 OBV is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 OBV, 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 OBV registered?

AD54 OBV is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 January 2005.

Is AD54 OBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD54 OBV shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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