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AF55 RFX

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

155,619 mi
Last recorded155,619 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2015 155,619 miles

both rear tyres are worn close to the legal limit

Fail 29 Sep 2015 155,597 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres are worn close to the legal limit

Pass 2 Oct 2014 143,487 miles

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

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

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)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

centre silencer deteriorated

offside front tyre on legal limit

rear metal brake pipes obscured by fuel tank and heat shield unable to carry out full inspections

Fail 1 Oct 2014 143,484 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

centre silencer deteriorated

offside front tyre on legal limit

rear exhaust hanger detatched

rear metal brake pipes obscured by fuel tank and heat shield unable to carry out full inspections

Pass 3 Sep 2013 137,674 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

bonnet catch worn

rear tyres perished

Pass 30 Aug 2012 123,608 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 106,594 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

unable to check rear seats

Pass 25 Aug 2010 89,030 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 71,915 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 52,403 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 52,403 miles

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

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

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

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

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 RFX is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2005 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 74,404 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 RFX, 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 RFX registered?

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

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