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AO05 WHZ

2005 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

135,550 mi
Last recorded135,550 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 WHZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2023 135,550 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 126,736 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust hanger is broken but the exhaust is still supported

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front on both shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Dec 2022 126,736 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH front (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear exhaust hanger is broken but the exhaust is still supported

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front on both shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 119,510 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2022 119,509 miles

Offside Rear Suspension rod fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jan 2021 111,020 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2021 111,018 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 98,629 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 90,267 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 90,267 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 83,903 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 77,400 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 70,292 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 64,465 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 58,164 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 56,253 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 14 Apr 2012 47,876 miles

both rear tyre tread depths getting low 2.8/3.0 mm

Pass 4 Apr 2011 41,111 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2011 41,111 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Apr 2010 36,316 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 36,316 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 29,718 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 23,307 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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AO05 WHZ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 AO05 WHZ, 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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AO05 WHZ is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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