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AO05 WJD

2005 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

193,100 mi
Last recorded193,100 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 WJD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2019 193,100 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

nearside front wing corroded

Fail 18 May 2019 192,840 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust system corroded/deteriorated and heat shield slightly insecure

nearside front wing corroded

Pass 17 May 2018 183,218 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 173,603 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR SILENCER OUTER SKIN (7.1.2)

Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush BOTH (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 May 2016 161,914 miles

both rear tyres wear unevenly inner edges

fumes from engine

middle and rear exhaust boxes deteriorated

movement both front lower arm bushes

Fail 25 May 2016 161,914 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres wear unevenly inner edges

fumes from engine

middle and rear exhaust boxes deteriorated

movement both front lower arm bushes

Pass 27 May 2015 154,428 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 May 2014 143,335 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 143,335 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 May 2013 129,408 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 108,620 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2011 89,978 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 69,747 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 54,125 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 38,686 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 WJD is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WJD, 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 WJD is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 May 2005.

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