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AF55 JEJ

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

148,377 mi
Last recorded148,377 miles
Recorded on24 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2016 148,377 miles

oil leak

Fail 17 May 2016 148,365 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

oil leak

Pass 7 May 2015 129,566 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 8 May 2014 118,396 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

handbrake lever release button is broken/missing but handbrake still works correctly

silencer skin is corroded

Fail 8 May 2014 118,396 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

handbrake lever release button is broken/missing but handbrake still works correctly

silencer skin is corroded

Pass 8 May 2013 101,355 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

handbrake lever release button is broken but still works

inner faces of both front brake discs are showing signs of corrosion

Fail 8 May 2013 101,355 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

handbrake lever release button is broken but still works

inner faces of both front brake discs are showing signs of corrosion

Pass 3 May 2012 92,753 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 92,750 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Dec 2010 47,791 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 26,748 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 26,748 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 17,102 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 JEJ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 JEJ, 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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AF55 JEJ is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 September 2005.

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