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AF55 APY

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

174,256 mi
Last recorded174,256 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 APY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2023 174,256 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 168,052 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 161,023 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 156,300 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 156,200 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2017 146,250 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2016 162,175 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2016 162,175 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 153,434 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 144,072 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 139,054 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Dec 2013 139,034 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Dec 2012 131,597 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2012 131,597 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Fail 10 Nov 2011 117,141 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 117,141 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 175,557 miles

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

centre exhaust silencer heavily corroded

front brake pads and discs worn low

nearside front tyre worn low

Pass 14 Dec 2009 158,350 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 122,144 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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AF55 APY is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 AF55 APY, 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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AF55 APY is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 December 2005.

Is AF55 APY safe to buy?

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