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AF55 WFV

2005 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,198 mi
Last recorded112,198 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 WFV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 112,198 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Vehicle underbody has been undersealed

Pass 16 Apr 2025 111,392 miles

Nearside Front Lower wing corroded

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under the vehicle full underseal

Fail 16 Apr 2025 111,392 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower wing corroded

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under the vehicle full underseal

Pass 29 Apr 2024 110,586 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 109,328 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Dec 2022 109,328 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 108,189 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 107,630 miles

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

Offside outer sill slightly damaged

Fail 10 Dec 2020 107,630 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside outer sill slightly damaged

Pass 30 Nov 2019 106,026 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 101,268 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2018 101,267 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 93,281 miles

Gearbox leaking oil from offside driveshaft seal

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

parking brake only just within efficiency requirements

Fail 28 Nov 2017 93,279 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Gearbox leaking oil from offside driveshaft seal

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

parking brake only just within efficiency requirements

Pass 17 Nov 2016

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 79,366 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 79,366 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front pads low

Pass 23 Sep 2014 51,883 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 51,051 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 51,051 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 46,796 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 46,796 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 40,458 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 35,623 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 35,623 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 28,930 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 23,355 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 WFV is a 2005 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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