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AF55 REU

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

74,301 mi
Last recorded74,301 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2024 74,301 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear suspension area spray with under seal both sides

Fail 18 Oct 2024 74,241 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2024 74,077 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Both front inner wheel arches/shock towers corroded

Both front shocks corroded

Both front tyres inner edge worn

Both rear inner sills corroded

Front sub frame corroded

General under-body corrosion

Nearside front lower suspension arm rear bush slightly worn and perished

Nearside front outer sill corroded and holed - outside of prescribed area

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside front lower suspension arm rear bush slightly worn and perished

Offside outer sill corroding

Rear sub frame corroded

Rear suspension components undersilled - corroded

Rear suspension components undersilled - corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2023 71,935 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 60,251 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 56,947 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general body corrosion

Fail 13 Jul 2021 56,884 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced offside rear sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general body corrosion

Pass 16 Jul 2020 54,767 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 54,759 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jul 2019 52,493 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 52,493 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 49,993 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 12 Jul 2018 49,992 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 47,428 miles

nsr tyre perished outer sidewall

Fail 13 Jul 2017 47,427 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s and n/s discs inner faces (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre worn heavily inner edge and on legal limit perished outer sidewall

Offside Front tyre worn heavily inner edge and on legal limit

nsr tyre perished outer sidewall

Pass 14 Jul 2016 44,723 miles

Both rear tyres wearing uneven on inner edges

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Jul 2016 44,723 miles

Both rear tyres wearing uneven on inner edges

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 42,185 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 37,786 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 35,165 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 8 Jul 2013 35,165 miles

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 31,718 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 29,258 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 25,425 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 21,683 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 17,107 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 4 Aug 2008 17,107 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 REU is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 REU, 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 REU is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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