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AF05 NZS

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

154,619 mi
Last recorded154,619 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 NZS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2021 154,619 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 150,561 miles

minor leak of exhaust gasses @ front flexie pipe

Fail 11 Feb 2020 150,547 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp goes out when brake is pressed (4.2.3 (c))

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

minor leak of exhaust gasses @ front flexie pipe

Pass 23 Feb 2019 143,962 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 132,517 miles

Front exhaust flex deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre cracked and perished

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

battery insecure but in box

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 15 Mar 2018 132,517 miles

Emissions not tested due to coolant leak (7.3.A.1)

Front exhaust flex deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre cracked and perished

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

battery insecure but in box

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

coolant bottle split

Pass 4 Mar 2017 128,686 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre cracking on outer shoulder

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking inner shoulder

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

battery insecure but in box

front exhaust flex slightly deteriorated

Fail 4 Mar 2017 128,686 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front tyre cracking on outer shoulder

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking inner shoulder

battery insecure but in box

front exhaust flex slightly deteriorated

Pass 12 Mar 2016 125,329 miles

Engine hunts under load from throttle.

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from drivers view prior to test.

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 Mar 2016 125,329 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Coolant level low.

Engine hunts under load from throttle.

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from drivers view prior to test.

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 118,674 miles

body damage to front bumper

both front brake discs, rusty on inner faces

coolant level low

oil leaks

some rust on metal brake pipes

Fail 26 Mar 2015 118,674 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

body damage to front bumper

both front brake discs, rusty on inner faces

coolant level low

oil leaks

some rust on metal brake pipes

Pass 19 Feb 2014 109,318 miles

rear tyres minor cracks

Fail 19 Feb 2014 109,318 miles

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

rear tyres minor cracks

Pass 13 Mar 2013 90,268 miles

offside front tyre worn of visible tread on outer edge

Fail 13 Mar 2013 90,268 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front tyre worn of visible tread on outer edge

Pass 2 Mar 2012 85,225 miles

n/s/f tyre on 2mm

Pass 26 Feb 2011 72,883 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

cant see all brake pads / shoes

Fail 26 Feb 2011 72,883 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

cant see all brake pads / shoes

Pass 13 Mar 2010 64,394 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f steel wheel damaged

Pass 14 Mar 2009 58,415 miles

Unable to test offside and nearside rear adult seat belts due to child seats fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2008 45,476 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 45,476 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)

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 NZS is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 NZS, 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 NZS is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 March 2005.

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