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AF55 OPJ

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

146,254 mi
Last recorded146,254 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 OPJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2023 146,254 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracked and worn on edge aswell (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear boot lid wont open using switch

Fail 24 Feb 2023 146,245 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both front headlights aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill and end of sill in arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracked and worn on edge aswell (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear boot lid wont open using switch

Pass 25 Feb 2022 144,298 miles

Both rear strut top mounts corroded but not excessive

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both front inner boots (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both rear tyres inner edges worn and very close to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2022 144,294 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Both rear strut top mounts corroded but not excessive

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both front inner boots (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both rear tyres inner edges worn and very close to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 139,572 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 15 Feb 2020 129,337 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2020 129,337 miles

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

Central Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 22 Feb 2019 115,866 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 115,866 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 112,374 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 112,372 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Aug 2017 104,453 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 104,450 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 95,741 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 87,875 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 79,200 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 69,710 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 59,783 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 50,272 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 40,854 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 34,029 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 26,141 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 OPJ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2005 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 74,404 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 OPJ, 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 OPJ is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 September 2005.

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