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AD54 TZE

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

101,703 mi
Last recorded101,703 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 TZE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2019 101,703 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2019 101,703 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play outer (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment outer (2.1.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 96,502 miles

brake pipes corroded

rear discs corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2017 85,883 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded painted (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 6 Nov 2017 85,883 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded painted (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 84,469 miles

n/s/r tyre perished in tred no cords showing

Pass 27 Nov 2015 78,636 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Nov 2015 78,636 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 78,038 miles

centre exhaust heat shield loose

engine sump leaking oil

Fail 14 Jan 2015 78,038 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

centre exhaust heat shield loose

engine sump leaking oil

Pass 17 Jun 2013 70,268 miles

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

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

child seat fitted to o/s/r seat preventing the full inspection of the adult seat belt.

Pass 18 Jun 2012 64,415 miles

front discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 14 Jun 2011 59,602 miles

bots sides front brake discs very badly pitted by corrosion on inner faces

Pass 16 Jun 2010 56,183 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2010 56,183 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 53,641 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 35,323 miles

n/s/r tyre 2mm inner sdge + tread out of shape

Pass 29 Jan 2008 22,556 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 TZE is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 TZE, 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 TZE is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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