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AD55 UEC

2005 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

110,369 mi
Last recorded110,369 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD55 UEC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2020 110,369 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 110,308 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 90,829 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 90,829 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2018 80,325 miles

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

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

Fail 29 May 2018 80,325 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 71,538 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2016 71,517 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken lower coil fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken lower coil fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 61,390 miles

offside rear wheel steel

Fail 2 Nov 2015 61,336 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

offside rear wheel steel

Pass 28 Oct 2014 55,872 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 4 Nov 2013 52,031 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 52,031 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2012 48,564 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 42,296 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 42,296 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 37,840 miles

both front tyres on about 2mm with both worn edges.205-55-16V

Pass 6 Nov 2009 31,831 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 22,968 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 UEC is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AD55 UEC, 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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AD55 UEC is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 November 2005.

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