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AF55 RHV

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

123,712 mi
Last recorded123,712 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 RHV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2022 123,712 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear subframe and arms undersealed

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Fail 17 Oct 2022 123,699 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner LIMITS!! (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 bald inner edges LIMITS!! (5.2.3 (e))

Rear subframe and arms undersealed

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 24 Jan 2022 109,775 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2022 109,619 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 29 Dec 2020 89,379 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear suspension arms etc are rusty.

Pass 5 Jan 2020 75,225 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 74,549 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 71,495 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 67,077 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 59,457 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 50,882 miles

rear brake discs lipped

Fail 15 Sep 2015 50,882 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

rear brake discs lipped

Pass 26 Aug 2014 41,190 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 36,169 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 30,628 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 24,073 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 17,088 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 10,623 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 7,357 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 RHV is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,999cc 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 RHV, 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 RHV is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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