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AF55 HZL

2005 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

42,671 mi
Last recorded42,671 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 HZL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 42,671 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2025 39,571 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 39,276 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 37,646 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2024 37,522 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 35,352 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 33,109 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 30,986 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2020 29,979 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 28,858 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 26,983 miles

Front lower arm rear rubber bushes slightly perished

Pass 5 Sep 2017 25,079 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 24,849 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 24,460 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 24,041 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 23,391 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2012 21,991 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 21,991 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 19,996 miles

Both Rear Tyres Slightly Perished.

Fail 8 Sep 2010 17,932 miles

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

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

both front tyre start to perished outer edge

Pass 8 Sep 2010 17,932 miles

both front tyre start to perished outer edge

Pass 11 Sep 2009 12,326 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 8,706 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 HZL is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 HZL, 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 HZL registered?

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

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