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AF55 HWU

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

79,531 mi
Last recorded79,531 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 HWU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 79,531 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 77,858 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 76,122 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 74,722 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 72,967 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 71,603 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 69,879 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 67,547 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 19 Sep 2018 67,546 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Aug 2017 64,294 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 61,176 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 57,998 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 54,090 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 49,883 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 45,604 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 41,504 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 35,209 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 35,208 miles

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 30,056 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 19,927 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 HWU is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 HWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF55 HWU registered?

AF55 HWU is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 September 2005.

Is AF55 HWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF55 HWU shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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