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AO55 HJF

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

93,704 mi
Last recorded93,704 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 HJF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 93,704 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Wing corroded

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 134,718 miles

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

Nearside Front wing slightly corroded

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2025 134,559 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front wing slightly corroded

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2024 130,436 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 124,720 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 119,504 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 113,937 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All round/ cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 108,918 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 105,781 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 101,361 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 101,361 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jun 2017 97,597 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 94,964 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 92,027 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 85,770 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 81,005 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 74,412 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 67,108 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 54,423 miles

REAR TYRES ARE CRACKED ON THE SIDE-WALLS.

Pass 1 Nov 2008 24,057 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres worn of tread on inner edge

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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AO55 HJF is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AO55 HJF, 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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AO55 HJF is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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