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AO55 ZDE

2005 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

112,429 mi
Last recorded112,429 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 ZDE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2022 112,429 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

radiator insecure and leaking

Fail 16 Dec 2022 112,135 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure mounting broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure mounting broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

radiator insecure and leaking

Pass 14 Dec 2021 94,426 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts badly worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

front and rear suspension and rear inner sills corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2019 92,793 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 86,428 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion body sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion body sill (6.1.B.2)

plastic over-sills fitted to body

Pass 11 Jan 2017 83,458 miles

all brake discs lipped and worn

exhaust system corroded

front exhaust flexi exhaust mount broken, system still supported

n/s/f tyre 3mm and inner edge heavily worn

o/s/f tyre inner edge has no tread

rear exhaust shield insecure

Fail 10 Jan 2017 83,417 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

all brake discs lipped and worn

exhaust system corroded

front exhaust flexi exhaust mount broken, system still supported

n/s/f tyre 3mm and inner edge heavily worn

o/s/f tyre inner edge has no tread

rear exhaust shield insecure

Pass 21 Dec 2015 74,012 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer shoulder bald and outer wall perished (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder almost bald and perished (4.1.E.1)

engine oil on min

exhaust front flex starting to fray

exhaust heat shield corroded/insecure at rear

exhaust metal hangers corroded and thin

n/s/f and o/s/f tyre shoulder wear

Pass 8 Jan 2015 66,247 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 61,884 miles

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

n/s/r tyre scrubbed

Fail 8 Jan 2014 61,865 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre scrubbed

Pass 31 Dec 2012 54,030 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 50,023 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 48,853 miles

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

brake fluid in resevoir low

n/s/r & o/s/r tyres sccrubbing

Pass 18 Dec 2009 45,307 miles

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 38,396 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 38,392 miles

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

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

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

covers on sills

n/s/f tyre on 2mm in places

o/s/f tyre on 2mm and inner shoulder bald

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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AO55 ZDE is a 2005 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 AO55 ZDE, 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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AO55 ZDE is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 November 2005.

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