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AF55 ZCO

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

142,016 mi
Last recorded142,016 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2024 142,016 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner and outer disc pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front shock absorber dust cover deteriorated

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded on lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner and outer disc pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded on lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged on outer tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

brake pedal anti-slip 20% worn

Fail 3 Feb 2024 142,016 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner and outer disc pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front shock absorber dust cover deteriorated

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded on lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner and outer disc pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour bulb replaced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded on lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged on outer tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid reservoir re-filled (3.5 (a))

brake pedal anti-slip 20% worn

Pass 30 Jan 2023 127,828 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Jan 2023 127,828 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDE (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 113,758 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear inners (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Jan 2022 113,452 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear inners (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 97,899 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 88,727 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 88,727 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring insecure top coil not seated correctly (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 76,859 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 71,747 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2017 71,747 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 63,132 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2015 59,315 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust heatshield insecure

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 9 Sep 2015 59,315 miles

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

Engine covers & under trays fitted

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust heatshield insecure

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 12 Sep 2014 53,344 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 46,630 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Sep 2012 38,577 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 32,914 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 32,914 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 27,449 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

drip tray fitted

slight rub on nsf brake pipe

Pass 11 Sep 2009 24,695 miles

Undertay fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2008 19,786 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 ZCO is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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

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