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AO05 ZFL

2005 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

158,576 mi
Last recorded158,576 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 ZFL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2020 158,576 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust heatsheild loose but not likely to become detached

Fail 26 Nov 2020 158,568 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust heatsheild loose but not likely to become detached

Pass 9 Apr 2019 145,004 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 144,989 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 127,814 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2018 127,740 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 113,418 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 22 Mar 2017 113,418 miles

Offside Front Panhard rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 30 Mar 2016 99,588 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 90,776 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 90,773 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 May 2014 81,816 miles

front pads and discs worn

rear discs deteriorating

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 2 May 2014 81,810 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

front pads and discs worn

rear discs deteriorating

Pass 3 May 2013 73,590 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

oil leak from sump [corroded]

Pass 8 May 2012 65,453 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2011 57,751 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 50,534 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 50,534 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 42,123 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 32,019 miles

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 ZFL is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 ZFL, 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 ZFL is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 May 2005.

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