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AF55 JBX

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

160,047 mi
Last recorded160,047 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 JBX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2017 160,047 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both. (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 24 Oct 2017 160,047 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both. (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Oct 2016 141,849 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 21% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Both. (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 15 Oct 2016 141,442 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 21% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Both. (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 119,955 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

nails in nearside front tyre

Fail 29 Oct 2015 119,955 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

nails in nearside front tyre

rear brake discs scored/worn thin

Pass 25 Oct 2014 87,938 miles

Oil leak

advise near side rear tyre distoted & out off shape tread getting low

Fail 25 Oct 2014 87,938 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Oil leak

advise near side rear tyre distoted & out off shape tread getting low

Pass 4 Nov 2013 61,889 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 51,330 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 51,330 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 50,641 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2011 50,641 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 42,441 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 29,716 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 JBX is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 JBX, 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 JBX registered?

AF55 JBX is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 September 2005.

Is AF55 JBX safe to buy?

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