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AF55 ZFL

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

151,164 mi
Last recorded151,164 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2018 151,164 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2018 151,145 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 142,323 miles

exhaust silencer in poor condition but not blowing

Pass 12 Feb 2016 134,379 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 134,379 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 123,707 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre low inner edge

Fail 2 Mar 2015 123,707 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre low inner edge

Pass 3 Jan 2014 108,973 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 108,973 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 96,435 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Jan 2013 96,435 miles

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

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 78,030 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 58,888 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2010 58,888 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 41,141 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 28,974 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 28,974 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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 ZFL is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 ZFL, 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 ZFL registered?

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

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The MOT history for AF55 ZFL shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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