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AF55 OGV

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,669 mi
Last recorded100,669 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2017 100,669 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at centre box (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Oct 2017 100,669 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at centre box (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2016 92,636 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 86,417 miles

Rear number plate lettering slightly deteriorated

Slight buckle in Nearside rear wheel rim

Fail 20 Jul 2015 86,417 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Rear number plate lettering slightly deteriorated

Slight buckle in Nearside rear wheel rim

Pass 29 Jul 2014 79,032 miles

Handbrake readings quite low

Nearside rear trailing arm bush perished / splitting

Nearside rear tyre slightly perished and nemerous small cuts in tread ( 205/55 R16 )

Nearside rear wheel rim slight buckle

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

Slight wear in Offside rear anti-roll bar drop-link

Slight wear in steering - appears to be in Offside steering rod knuckle

Fail 24 Jul 2014 79,035 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Handbrake readings quite low

Nearside rear trailing arm bush perished / splitting

Nearside rear tyre slightly perished and nemerous small cuts in tread ( 205/55 R16 )

Nearside rear wheel rim slight buckle

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

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

Slight wear in Offside rear anti-roll bar drop-link

Slight wear in steering - appears to be in Offside steering rod knuckle

Pass 22 Aug 2013 67,464 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 51,004 miles

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

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

slight noise from nearside front (poss bearing)

Fail 8 Sep 2012 51,004 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

slight noise from nearside front (poss bearing)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 40,869 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 28,453 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 17,094 miles

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 10,340 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 OGV is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OGV, 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 OGV registered?

AF55 OGV is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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