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AF55 JJL

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

145,027 mi
Last recorded145,027 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 JJL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2020 145,027 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 145,027 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 143,409 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 140,767 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Oct 2018 140,767 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 137,806 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 137,806 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 132,038 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)

Fail 10 Oct 2016 132,038 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)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 126,514 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2014 120,983 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2014 120,983 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 115,402 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 25 Sep 2013 115,402 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 104,500 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 88,954 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 72,088 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 59,653 miles

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

undertray fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2008 45,265 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 JJL is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 JJL, 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 JJL registered?

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

Is AF55 JJL safe to buy?

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