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AF55 RHE

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

131,423 mi
Last recorded131,423 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 RHE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2023 131,423 miles

front and rear subframes corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2023 131,423 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

front and rear subframes corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2023 131,086 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner sills & both chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 125,812 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 121,760 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 117,496 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both nsides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 112,783 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 104,759 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 97,091 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 89,418 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 83,467 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 75,479 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 68,128 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 63,097 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 56,101 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 41,994 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 30,241 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 20,674 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 20,674 miles

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

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 RHE is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 RHE, 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 RHE is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 September 2005.

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