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AF05 FSJ

2005 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

238,385 mi
Last recorded238,385 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 FSJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2020 238,385 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

oil low

Fail 18 Aug 2020 238,385 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s & o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

oil low

Pass 20 Mar 2019 234,179 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on the inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and wearing uneven on the inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on the inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

exhaust flexible front pipe has a minor leak of gases

exhaust pipe onto rear silencer has a slight blow

front exhaust mounting broken

Fail 19 Mar 2019 234,161 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on the inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and wearing uneven on the inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on the inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

exhaust flexible front pipe has a minor leak of gases

exhaust pipe onto rear silencer has a slight blow

front exhaust mounting broken

Pass 7 Mar 2018 221,017 miles

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

exhaust front mount broken

Fail 7 Mar 2018 221,017 miles

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

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

exhaust front mount broken

Pass 22 Mar 2017 198,265 miles

exhaust front section broken

nearside rear tyre JUSTlegal

Pass 19 Mar 2016 171,102 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

exhaust braided section has a slight blow

intermediate exhaust bracket broken

Pass 17 Mar 2015 146,305 miles

Exhaust flexi broken

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 17 Mar 2015 146,300 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust flexi broken

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 10 Mar 2014 121,516 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 12 Mar 2013 99,421 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2012 77,002 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2011 55,704 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 33,947 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 33,947 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2009 26,550 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 19,713 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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AF05 FSJ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 AF05 FSJ, 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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AF05 FSJ is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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