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AF55 POJ

2005 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

131,885 mi
Last recorded131,885 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 POJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2020 131,885 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 12 Jun 2019 118,723 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 109,551 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2016 105,064 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front wheel bearing not tested

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

brakes slight imbalance26%

engine cover fitted

under cover fitted

Fail 21 Oct 2016 105,604 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front wheel bearing not tested

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine cover fitted

under cover fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2015 100,505 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 89,750 miles

minor leaks on exhaust dpf assembly

offside front tyre worn smooth on inner tread band area.

Fail 30 Oct 2014 89,749 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Minor leaks on exhaust PDF assmebly.

Offside front tyre worn smooth on inner tread band area.

Pass 17 Oct 2013 80,376 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Oct 2012 69,975 miles

Nearside front suspension strut starting to leak.

Fail 13 Oct 2012 69,972 miles

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

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

Nearside front suspension strut starting to leak.

Pass 2 Nov 2011 58,686 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 56,148 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front tyres wearing on edges slightly

Pass 11 Jun 2010 49,289 miles

offside front disc corroded on inner surface

Fail 11 Jun 2010 49,289 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside front disc corroded on inner surface

Pass 13 Jul 2009 42,059 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 42,059 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 30,326 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 POJ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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