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AF55 PUV

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

187,424 mi
Last recorded187,424 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2018 187,424 miles

oil filter heavy corrosion may start leaking soon

Fail 14 Sep 2018 187,424 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak back box (8.2.1.1 (b))

oil filter heavy corrosion may start leaking soon

Pass 19 Sep 2017 169,799 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 169,671 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 150,525 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Sep 2016 150,525 miles

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust heat shield

Pass 16 Sep 2015 132,118 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 132,118 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 113,347 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 91,830 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 91,830 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear suspension tie rod bars , rubber bushes split / debonding

Pass 18 Sep 2012 68,530 miles

rear suspension tie bar rods , bushes split / debonding

Pass 14 Sep 2011 50,437 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 40,446 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 2010 40,446 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 30,799 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 22,525 miles

Nearside 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 PUV is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 PUV, 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 PUV registered?

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

Is AF55 PUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF55 PUV shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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