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AF05 NSE

2005 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

132,275 mi
Last recorded132,275 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 NSE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2024 132,275 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SLIGHTLY OUT OF SHAPE INNER (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 124,734 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH INNER TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Oct 2023 124,734 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH INNER TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 118,670 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AND PERISHING AND SLPITS ALONG INNER WALL (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge PERISHING AND SPLITS ALONG INNER WALL (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 25 Oct 2022 118,670 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AND PERISHING AND SLPITS ALONG INNER WALL (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge PERISHING AND SPLITS ALONG INNER WALL (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 115,799 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH IN TREAR AND WEARING ON INNER EDGES (BOTH) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH IN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 113,883 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly wearing on inner edge / slightly cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracking In tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly wearing on inner edge / slightly cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracking In tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Nov 2020 113,883 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly wearing on inner edge / slightly cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracking In tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly wearing on inner edge / slightly cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracking In tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2019 110,839 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

all 4 tyres perished in treads

Pass 6 Jun 2018 108,968 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both from inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front both tyres slight perished in treads

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear rubber bush split on one side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear both tyres slight perished in treads

Fail 30 May 2018 108,904 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both from inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front both tyres slight perished in treads

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear rubber bush split on one side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear both tyres slight perished in treads

Pass 6 Jun 2017 102,094 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 7 Jun 2016 94,674 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 94,674 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 96,128 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 77,589 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 69,308 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 69,308 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 25 May 2012 61,932 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 61,932 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2011 55,337 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2010 46,742 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 37,486 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 28,773 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 NSE is a 2005 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 NSE, 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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What year was AF05 NSE registered?

AF05 NSE is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 April 2005.

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