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AF55 OHE

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

159,453 mi
Last recorded159,453 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 OHE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 4 Dec 2023 159,453 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 153,572 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2022 153,572 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs poor condition on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 146,080 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2021 146,080 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 135,313 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 126,358 miles

Offside Rear roll bar link noisy

Fail 9 Dec 2019 126,358 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear roll bar link noisy

Rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 28 Nov 2018 115,612 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 115,612 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 104,517 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 92,067 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 80,345 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 68,524 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 56,255 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 49,558 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 44,261 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 37,159 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 37,159 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 28,958 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 21,812 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 21,221 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 15 Sep 2008 21,221 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside 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 OHE is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 OHE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF55 OHE registered?

AF55 OHE is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 September 2005.

Is AF55 OHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF55 OHE shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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