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AF05 URD

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

70,830 mi
Last recorded70,830 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 URD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 70,830 miles

some steering and suspension b ushes starting to deteriorate

some surface rust on exhaust system

Pass 12 Mar 2025 70,623 miles

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to crack and deteriorate

surface rust on exhaust system

Pass 12 Mar 2024 70,209 miles

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to crack and deteriorate

some surface rust on sub frames steering suspension and brake components

surface rust on exhaust system

Fail 12 Mar 2024 70,209 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to crack and deteriorate

some surface rust on sub frames steering suspension and brake components

surface rust on exhaust system

Pass 14 Mar 2023 69,579 miles

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to crack and deteriorate

some surface rust on floor panels sub frames steering suspension and brake components

surface rust on exhaust system

Fail 14 Mar 2023 69,578 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to crack and deteriorate

some surface rust on floor panels sub frames steering suspension and brake components

surface rust on exhaust system

Pass 2 Mar 2022 68,882 miles

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

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

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

surface rust on exhaust system

surface rust on front and rear subframes ,steering and suspension components, brake components

Pass 2 Mar 2021 68,364 miles

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

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

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

some surface rust on exhaust system

some surface rust on floor panels sub frames steering suspension and brake components

Pass 3 Mar 2020 67,922 miles

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

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

floor panels sub frames steering and suspension components are all starting to corrode surface rust

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

some surface rust to exhaust system

Pass 6 Mar 2019 66,784 miles

exhaust is starting to corrode surface rust

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 15 Mar 2018 65,669 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust is starting to corrode surface rust

front lower control arm inner bushes are starting to deteriorate

Fail 15 Mar 2018 65,669 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust is starting to corrode surface rust

front lower control arm inner bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 8 Mar 2017 64,494 miles

exhaust starting to deteriorate

small chip in windscreen

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 2 Mar 2016 62,917 miles

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust is starting to corrode surface rust

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 12 Mar 2015 62,056 miles

exhaust starting to deteriorate

front and rear subframes starting to corrode

some steering and susspension bushes starting to deteriorate

tow bar and mountings starting to deteriorate

Pass 28 Feb 2014 60,322 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust starting to deteriorate

front and rear subframes starting to corrode

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

tow bar and mountings starting to deteriorate

Pass 4 Mar 2013 59,129 miles

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

front and rear subframe and there mountings are starting to corrode surface rust

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 6 Mar 2012 57,704 miles

exhaust is starting to corroe and deteriorate

front and rear subframes are starting to corrode surface rust

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 4 Mar 2011 55,684 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front and rear subframes and tow bar and its mountings are starting to corrode surface rust

Pass 3 Mar 2010 52,917 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

front and rear subframes and mountains starting to deteriorate

o/sn/s rear tyres starting to wear and slightly misshapped

slight wheel bearing noise from front wheels

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 10 Mar 2009 49,451 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

all steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

front and rear subframes and mountains starting to corrode

front brake discs starting to corrode/wear

Pass 12 Mar 2008 46,865 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nail in offside front tyre

both rear tyres starting to wear all sterring and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

rear sub frame and suspension componants starting to corrode surface rust

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 URD is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 AF05 URD, 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 URD registered?

AF05 URD is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 March 2005.

Is AF05 URD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF05 URD shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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