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AF55 HXD

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

105,702 mi
Last recorded105,702 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 105,702 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2025 105,702 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 104,981 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 12 Jan 2023 104,981 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 97,643 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 97,641 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 81,664 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 68,209 miles

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2019 68,165 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 62,491 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side front inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2018 62,473 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side front inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 54,354 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 47,698 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 30 Sep 2016 47,642 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 40,141 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 38,281 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 36,959 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 33,086 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 33,086 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 29,467 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 25,407 miles

all tyre outer walls showing very slight wear ok at time of test

Pass 29 Sep 2009 22,124 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 20,426 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 HXD is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 HXD, 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 HXD registered?

AF55 HXD is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 September 2005.

Is AF55 HXD safe to buy?

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