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AF55 RFO

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

88,793 mi
Last recorded88,793 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 RFO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2021 88,793 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

age related corrosion

Fail 30 Aug 2021 88,792 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

age related corrosion

Pass 17 Aug 2020 83,053 miles

age related corrosion

Pass 24 Aug 2019 81,452 miles

front & rear subframes masked in underseal

Fail 24 Aug 2019 81,452 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

front & rear subframes masked in underseal

Pass 1 Sep 2018 79,149 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre outer side wall starting to crack

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened suspenssion arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre starting to wear inner band

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 76,630 miles

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2016 73,440 miles

Nearside Rear nearside rear brake slight bind

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2015 69,926 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement & offside rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

nearside rear brake slight bind not excessive

Pass 12 Sep 2014 65,593 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 59,743 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust heat shield at rear insecure

hand brake cable corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2012 54,080 miles

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

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

nearside front tyre starting to wear inner edage

Fail 10 Sep 2011 47,574 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2011 47,574 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2010 39,158 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 31,838 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 23,403 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 RFO is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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