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AO05 XHR

2005 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

85,811 mi
Last recorded85,811 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 XHR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2021 85,811 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to back pipe corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 205/50r16 87w (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 4mm 205/50r16 87v (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 205/50r16 87v (5.2.3 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 79,373 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower bumper damaged

exhaust system rusted

oil leak from engine

Fail 19 Feb 2020 793,734 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower bumper damaged

exhaust system rusted

oil leak from engine

Pass 20 Feb 2019 73,334 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 73,334 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 70,911 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge and perished

Fail 12 Feb 2018 70,911 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge and perished

Pass 13 Feb 2017 68,035 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 65,999 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyre close to limit (4.1.E.1)

coolant leak from thermostat housing

Fail 15 Feb 2016 65,999 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyre close to limit (4.1.E.1)

coolant leak from thermostat housing

Pass 16 Feb 2015 62,836 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 62,836 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 59,545 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner shoulder

Pass 18 Feb 2013 55,829 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2013 55,829 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 51,121 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 15 Feb 2012 51,121 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 47,233 miles

offside rear pads wearing thin.

offside rear tyre outer edge cracking.

Fail 19 Feb 2011 47,233 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear pads wearing thin.

offside rear tyre outer edge cracking.

Pass 17 Feb 2010 41,931 miles

Brake fluid level is low in reservoir.

Fail 16 Feb 2010 41,931 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Brake fluid level is low in reservoir.

Pass 19 Feb 2009 36,912 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 24,354 miles

no bsau 14d marking on number plates

no postcode or name of supplying outlet on nuber plates

not std exhaust

numbers/letters 3d like afect on number plates

windows tinted

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 XHR is a 2005 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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

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