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AF55 PVU

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

57,315 mi
Last recorded57,315 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2018 57,315 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 56,011 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 52,904 miles

both front tyres cracking

Fail 14 Apr 2015 51,335 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 51,335 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 46,772 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 46,772 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 42,386 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 42,380 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 38,203 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 38,203 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 35,032 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 30,578 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 23,520 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 PVU 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 PVU, 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 PVU registered?

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

Is AF55 PVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF55 PVU shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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