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AF55 SSU

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

142,612 mi
Last recorded142,612 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2016 142,612 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 122,616 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 115,769 miles

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

rear tyres wearing unevenly

Fail 7 Oct 2014 115,769 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

rear tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 4 Oct 2013 101,827 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 84,587 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 84,587 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 68,078 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 56,397 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 56,397 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 47,677 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Aug 2008 26,267 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 26,267 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 SSU 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 69.2%.

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 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 SSU, 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 SSU registered?

AF55 SSU is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 September 2005.

Is AF55 SSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF55 SSU shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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