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AO05 XZZ

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

144,083 mi
Last recorded144,083 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 XZZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2023 144,083 miles

Corrosion front wings

Exhaust system deteriorated

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

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))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 136,705 miles

Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 132,025 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2020 129,025 miles

centre exhaust poor condition

nearside and offside front lower arm bushes worn/play

Pass 15 Jul 2019 122,819 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 122,819 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 119,614 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2017 118,200 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Jul 2017 118,186 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust corroded

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 116,712 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 114,833 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 113,418 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 112,108 miles

Oil leak

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 103,670 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 97,070 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 89,348 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 79,792 miles

n/s rear view mirror glass cracked

rear tyres approx. 3mm

Fail 8 Jul 2009 79,792 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

n/s rear view mirror glass cracked

rear tyres approx. 3mm

Pass 22 May 2008 65,607 miles

o/s/r pads getting thin

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 XZZ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 XZZ, 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 XZZ is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 June 2005.

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