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AF55 PZX

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

134,741 mi
Last recorded134,741 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 PZX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2016 134,741 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 127,576 miles

Exhaust box corroded

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2014 120,293 miles

Exhaust box corroded

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 120,293 miles

Exhaust box corroded

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 112,973 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 105,725 miles

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

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

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

center silencer corroded (outer skin)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 98,959 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/r brake starting to bind

rear exhaust heat shield broken

Fail 4 Jan 2011 91,159 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

freeplay in rear drop links

front brake pads very low

front tyres on limits

Pass 4 Jan 2011 91,159 miles

freeplay in rear drop links

front brake pads very low

front tyres on limits

Fail 2 Sep 2009 70,311 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 70,311 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 54,224 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 54,224 miles

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

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 PZX is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 PZX, 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 PZX registered?

AF55 PZX is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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