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AD54 UPG

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

156,008 mi
Last recorded156,008 miles
Recorded on14 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 UPG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2020 156,008 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 151,172 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2018 146,423 miles

Central Rear Sound deadening material not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 May 2018 146,417 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Central Rear Sound deadening material not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 May 2017 139,452 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 134,364 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2015 125,495 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 16 May 2014 108,399 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 108,399 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 101,959 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 101,959 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 88,396 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 66,003 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 44,008 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 35,680 miles

front brake discs starting to become worn and lipped

front tyres feathering on outer edges

rear tyres becoming low on tread,cracking up and going out of shape

Pass 29 Jan 2008 28,402 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2008 28,382 miles

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

exhaust starting to corrode

rear tyres starting to go out of shape on inner edges

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 UPG is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 UPG, 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 UPG registered?

AD54 UPG is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 January 2005.

Is AD54 UPG safe to buy?

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