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AD55 UBV

2005 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

160,874 mi
Last recorded160,874 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD55 UBV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2017 160,874 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2016 146,855 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 131,950 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Aug 2015 131,950 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 116,550 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 101,926 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 86,517 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 72,138 miles

front wipers slightly smear

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres bald on inner edges. advise tracking

n/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisy when rotated. advise new bearing

rear registration plate fading

Fail 21 Aug 2010 56,919 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Aug 2010 56,919 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 41,302 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 30,344 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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AD55 UBV is a 2005 Ford Focus in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AD55 UBV, 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 AD55 UBV registered?

AD55 UBV is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is AD55 UBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD55 UBV shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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