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AF55 YZJ

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

143,461 mi
Last recorded143,461 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 YZJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2020 143,461 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 143,287 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 129,671 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 117,054 miles

n/s front lower wing ,rotton

Fail 6 Sep 2018 117,054 miles

Front Sound deadening material insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

n/s front lower wing ,rotton

Pass 25 Aug 2017 98,782 miles

rear number lights poor light output

Fail 21 Aug 2017 98,782 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

rear number lights poor light output

Pass 16 Sep 2016 89,834 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 89,834 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Both front tyres down to 2mm

Pass 8 Sep 2015 84,268 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 84,268 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 77,935 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 77,935 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Fail 22 Oct 2013 68,473 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 68,473 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 59,273 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 27 Sep 2011 51,888 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 51,888 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 43,442 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 35,220 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 25,681 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 25,681 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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 YZJ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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

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