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AF55 HWW

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

184,896 mi
Last recorded184,896 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2020 184,896 miles

Central Front Lower screen is cracked

Fail 10 Dec 2020 184,853 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Central Front Lower screen is cracked

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 165,824 miles

Exhaust corroded

Heat shield lose

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened And offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened And offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 154,809 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen damage

Pass 2 Jun 2017 142,460 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Jun 2017 142,460 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 128,395 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 4 Jun 2016 128,395 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp side lights (1.2.1f)

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

Nearside 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)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 111,634 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 99,640 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 80,685 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 80,685 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Fail 3 Sep 2010 54,071 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 54,071 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 30,458 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2008 20,021 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 HWW is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AF55 HWW, 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 HWW is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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