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AF55 YXW

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 YXW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2024

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 117,010 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 112,359 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 108,999 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2021 108,987 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 102,266 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 91,154 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2018 83,439 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2018 83,439 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 79,881 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 72,738 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 67,397 miles

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

Rear Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

near side rear tyre cracking

Pass 15 Aug 2013 58,347 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 49,785 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 6 Aug 2011 45,239 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Aug 2011 45,239 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 37,787 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 24,548 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 20,984 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 18,813 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 YXW is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 YXW, 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 YXW registered?

AF55 YXW is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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