MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
102,258 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Exhaust heat shield insecure
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both front wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbone rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbone rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
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)
exhaust flex pipe outer skin adrift
rear suspension bushes worn
rear no. plate fadeing
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
rear no. plate fadeing
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
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AO05 XHJ 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 64.3%.
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 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 XHJ, 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 XHJ is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 May 2005.
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