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AF55 PXJ

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

109,502 mi
Last recorded109,502 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 PXJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2019 109,502 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Nov 2019 109,502 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust deteriorated

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 103,078 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 10 Oct 2018 103,078 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Exhaust deteriorated

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Sep 2017 97,969 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2017 97,969 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 87,677 miles

Centre Front exhaust heat sheald damaged and insecure

Nearside Rear silencer outer skin coming off

Pass 29 Sep 2015 79,065 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Fail 3 Oct 2014 73,703 miles

Centre Exhaust Silencer Skin Deteriorated

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre Worn On Inner Edge

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 73,703 miles

Centre Exhaust Silencer Skin Deteriorated

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre Worn On Inner Edge

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 68,207 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Worn On Edge

centre exhaust silencer skin deteriorated

Fail 2 Oct 2013 68,207 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake Discs Excessively Worn

Nearside Front Tyre Worn On Edge

centre exhaust silencer skin deteriorated

Pass 22 Sep 2012 57,418 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 57,418 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 47,775 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 36,366 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 28 Sep 2009 27,563 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 20,404 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 13,719 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 PXJ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 PXJ, 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 PXJ registered?

AF55 PXJ is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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