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AF55 RJU

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

144,151 mi
Last recorded144,151 miles
Recorded on18 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2021 144,151 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Road wheel slightly distorted all wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))

oil leak

underside dirty

Fail 17 May 2021 144,151 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Road wheel slightly distorted all wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))

exhaust heat shields insecure

oil leak

underside dirty

Pass 3 Jun 2020 137,666 miles

IS DUE TIMING BELT?

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH DROP LINKS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

UNDERNEATH COVERED IN MUD

Fail 27 May 2020 137,494 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced HOLE IN OUTER SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

IS DUE TIMING BELT?

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH DROP LINKS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

UNDERNEATH COVERED IN MUD

Pass 13 May 2019 129,440 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 May 2019 129,440 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 113,334 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2018 113,334 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2017 101,826 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

parking brake effort only just meets requirements

Pass 2 Jun 2016 91,073 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 76,026 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 62,378 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 56,440 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 56,440 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 51,184 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 31 Mar 2011 46,152 miles

all 4 tyres sidewalls cracked and perished

Pass 24 Mar 2010 41,245 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 36,604 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 33,202 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2008 33,202 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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 RJU is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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