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AF55 NWE

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

133,918 mi
Last recorded133,918 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 133,918 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general corrosion

under body protected with sealant

Fail 11 Sep 2025 133,904 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength outersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear axle corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underbody corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2024 129,063 miles

Coil spring corroded fronts//rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

fron.rear/ susp very rusty

Pass 28 Sep 2023 128,103 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

front brakes 15% out of balance

Pass 30 Sep 2022 127,581 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 127,021 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 127,020 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits lamda to high 1.860 limit 1.03 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 124,010 miles

Coil spring corroded rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 119,836 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Sep 2019 119,834 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust holed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Sep 2018 116,433 miles

Offside Front inner wheel damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Fail 17 Sep 2018 116,425 miles

Emissions not tested blowing in 5 places (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases in 5 places (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front inner wheel damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 113,568 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 113,533 miles

Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush o/s n/s (2.5.B.2b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both fronts (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 106,558 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion hole in lower wing but not structural (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak engine ()

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Sep 2016 106,558 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear pipe wired back together (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion hole in lower wing but not structural (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak engine ()

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 100,736 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2014 95,290 miles

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

exhaust hangers rusted

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge & damage to inner side wall

under body wet due to weather

Pass 20 Sep 2014 95,290 miles

exhaust hangers rusted

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge & damage to inner side wall

under body wet due to weather

Pass 11 Feb 2014 89,522 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 80,898 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 80,898 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 70,025 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 57,436 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 41,546 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 30,607 miles

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

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

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 NWE is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 NWE, 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 NWE is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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