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AF55 HZC

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,259 mi
Last recorded116,259 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 HZC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Mar 2019 116,259 miles

Emissions not tested BLACK SMOKE (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR WISHBONE BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps ALL (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside WING MIRROR POOR CONDITION

OIL LEAK

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2017 102,770 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 102,770 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 93,151 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 81,874 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/f tyre outter wall perrished and badly scuffed recomend replacement

Fail 4 Jun 2014 81,828 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/f tyre outter wall perrished and badly scuffed recomend replacement

Fail 30 May 2013 61,238 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

exhaust heat shield insacure

Pass 30 May 2013 61,238 miles

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

exhaust heat shield insacure

Pass 26 Mar 2012 53,460 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f tyre right on legal limit of 1.6mm

Pass 25 Mar 2011 43,427 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 40,449 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 32,248 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 HZC is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HZC, 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 HZC registered?

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

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