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AO05 ZDJ

2005 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

161,590 mi
Last recorded161,590 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 ZDJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2018 161,590 miles

General rusting to front and rear suspension components and rear under side

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre wearing low on inner edge

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Upper engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Plastic cover bolted down on engine covering injectors unable to fully inspect

exhaust center box deteriorating

Fail 21 Nov 2018 161,577 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner wall where marked X2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre deteriorating and worn low on inner edge

Fail 19 Nov 2018 161,550 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bulge in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 155,721 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 150,721 miles

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 25 Nov 2016 150,721 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 21 Nov 2015 142,289 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 133,365 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 21 Nov 2014 133,365 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 124,901 miles

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)

Offside Front 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)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 116,792 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs rusting on inner faces

front tyres wearing thin on inside edges

o/s/f rim slightly damage

Pass 2 Dec 2011 106,725 miles

small cut in offside rear tyre but not down to cords

Pass 10 Dec 2010 97,881 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 90,215 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 84,818 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 82,930 miles

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

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

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 ZDJ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZDJ, 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 ZDJ is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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