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AO54 ZWF

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

113,023 mi
Last recorded113,023 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO54 ZWF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 113,023 miles

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

Front exhaust brackets corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 99,763 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 82,347 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 May 2023 82,347 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 May 2022 72,234 miles
Fail 4 May 2022 72,201 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 71,121 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 68,058 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 64,612 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 58,439 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Nov 2018 58,438 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 55,757 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 55,757 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 53,188 miles

Both rear tyres getting low on tread

Pass 26 Jan 2016 50,260 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 46,569 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 46,569 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 40,667 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 35,387 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

dip beam switch sticking

Pass 18 Feb 2013 35,387 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

dip beam switch sticking

Fail 7 Feb 2012 32,106 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 32,106 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 27,570 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 27,570 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 22,350 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 16,381 miles

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

both front + offside rear tyres perished on tread

Pass 17 Nov 2007 13,596 miles

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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AO54 ZWF is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 AO54 ZWF, 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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AO54 ZWF is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 January 2005.

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