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AF55 JHY

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

116,178 mi
Last recorded116,178 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 JHY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2024 116,178 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2024 116,178 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 97,801 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Dec 2023 97,801 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 83,967 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 1 Dec 2022 83,966 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 82,334 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 81,023 miles

BOTH OUTER SILLS CORRODED & METAL GETTING THIN.

CAM BELT HISTORY ?

Nearside Front NSF BOTTOM OF WING CORRODED.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front OSF BOTTOM OF WING HEAVILY CORRODED.

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 79,582 miles

BOTH FRONT WINGS HEAVILY CORRODED AT BOTTOM.

CAM BELT HISTORY ?

COOLANT LEVEL CLOSE TO MINIMUM.

Offside OS OUTER SILL CORRODING.

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

POWER STEERING FLUID REQUIRES TOP UP.

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH REAR INDICATORS SLIGHTLY WHITE. (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 77,400 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 77,399 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 75,346 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 74,599 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 69,471 miles

Front TYRES WORN ON BOTH EDGES

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit AT 3.0MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit AT 3.0MM (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Aug 2016 69,471 miles

Front TYRES WORN ON BOTH EDGES

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit AT 3.0MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit AT 3.0MM (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 64,622 miles

*** O/S/R TYRE WORN UNEVENLY/STEPPED ON INNER EDGE(NOISEY?**) ***

*** TYRE TREAD DEPTHS = O/S/F AND N/S/F = 4.0MM , O/S/R = 5.0MM , N/S/R = 6.0MM *** LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6MM ***

Fail 15 Jul 2015 64,622 miles

*** O/S/R TYRE WORN UNEVENLY/STEPPED ON INNER EDGE(NOISEY?**) ***

*** TYRE TREAD DEPTHS = O/S/F AND N/S/F = 4.0MM , O/S/R = 5.0MM , N/S/R = 6.0MM *** LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6MM ***

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 61,511 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 58,099 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 54,790 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Dec 2011 51,511 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 46,987 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 45,942 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 36,296 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 24,923 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 JHY is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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

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