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A18 HJN

2005 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,182 mi
Last recorded84,182 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2013
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 HJN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2013 84,182 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 84,181 miles

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 67,066 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 67,066 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

coolant leak from thermostat housing

Pass 11 Apr 2011 48,782 miles

offside front tyre worn uneven

rear tyres close to wear indiacters

rear tyres perished

steering has slight knock when wheels are straight direction

Pass 27 Feb 2010 38,108 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 31,104 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 24,516 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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A18 HJN is a 2005 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A18 HJN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A18 HJN registered?

A18 HJN is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is A18 HJN safe to buy?

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