MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
161,467 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front under body surface corrosion on suspension components every wherem and rear
Nearside Rear Body penal damage but not sharp edge
Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Body penal damage but not sharp edge
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear bumper damage and slightly lose but secure
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and repair cover with exhaust paste (6.1.2 (a))
Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))
Nearside Rear Offside Rear body penal damage but not sharp edge
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Offside Rear body penal damage but not sharp edge
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear bumper damage and slightly lose but secure
under body surface corrosion on suspension components every where
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and repair cover with exhaust paste (6.1.2 (a))
Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Offside Rear body penal damage but not sharp edge
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Offside Rear body penal damage but not sharp edge
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear bumper damage and slightly lose but secure
under body surface corrosion on suspension components every where
Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and repair cover with exhaust paste (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear body penal damage but not sharp edge
Rear bumper damage and slightly lose but secure
under body surface corrosion on suspension components every where
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached damaged including mud flap (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive many places (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
all underside & components corroded
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn 2.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edge & perished (5.2.3 (e))
handbrake lever button worn
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn 2.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edge & perished (5.2.3 (e))
handbrake lever button worn
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 worn edges 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear bumper damage
engine oil low toped up 2ltrs oil
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 worn edges 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear bumper damage
engine oil low toped up 2ltrs oil
Parking brake efficiency only just met. System may require repair or adjustment
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. System may require repair or adjustment
Parking brake efficiency only just met. System may require repair or adjustment
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake efficiency only just met. System may require repair or adjustment
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
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)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
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)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
front brake discs corroded
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
play in rear anti rollbar links.
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
o/s/f tyre worn to 3mm and wearing very low on edges.
play in rear anti rollbar links.
wipers smearing.
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
front wipers poor
rear tyres wearing on inner edges
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
front wipers poor
rear tyres wearing on inner edges
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
n/s/f brake disc is slightly worn/lipped and corroding
n/s/f tyre is on the legal limit!
o/s/f brake disc is considerably more worn/lipped and corroded than the n/s
o/s/f tyre is close to the wear indicators
front brake discs slightly worn/lipped and corroded
o/s wiper smearing slightly
slight play in o/s steering rack arm/knuckle
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
front brake discs slightly worn/lipped and corroded
o/s wiper smearing slightly
slight play in o/s steering rack arm/knuckle
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
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AO05 WJL is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.
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 AO05 WJL, 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 WJL is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 June 2005.
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