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AF55 HXM

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,260 mi
Last recorded138,260 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 HXM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2016 138,260 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 135,085 miles

baby seat fitted nearside rear seat belt not fully inspected

Pass 20 Sep 2014 129,196 miles

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

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

nearside front top suspension bearing slightly stiff

offside front top suspension bearing slghtly stiff

rear silencer deteriorated slightly

Fail 19 Sep 2014 129,196 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

nearside front top suspension bearing slightly stiff

offside front top suspension bearing slghtly stiff

rear silencer deteriorated slightly

Pass 17 Sep 2013 116,640 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 107,834 miles

diesel fumes in engine bay

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 1 Oct 2012 107,834 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

BOTH front brake discs in poor condition on inner faces

diesel fumes in engine bay

exhaust heat shield loose

off side rear parking brake effort low

Pass 29 Sep 2011 97,197 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust heat shield loose/broken

off side rear parking brake effort low

Fail 29 Sep 2011 97,197 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust heat shield loose/broken

off side rear parking brake effort low

Pass 22 Sep 2010 77,318 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 61,784 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 48,809 miles

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

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

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

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 HXM is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HXM, 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 AF55 HXM registered?

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

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