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AF55 SSK

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

228,221 mi
Last recorded228,221 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 SSK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2017 228,221 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 228,221 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 214,170 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 203,066 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 191,835 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust silencer (corrosion)

Fail 14 Oct 2014 191,815 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust silencer (corrosion)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 182,587 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 170,177 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

exhaust centre box outer skin seperating

front brake discs corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2011 158,946 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 143,218 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 124,315 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing.

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 96,613 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2008 96,613 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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 SSK is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SSK, 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 SSK is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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