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AJ05 BYD

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,783 mi
Last recorded142,783 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 BYD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 142,783 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 131,641 miles

Exhaust rusty

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2024 131,641 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust rusty

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 May 2023 130,122 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 118,340 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2022 118,340 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 101,451 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2019 88,858 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

exhaust heat shield slightly insecure also rear exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2018 87,575 miles

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

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

Oil leak minor ()

Pass 22 Mar 2017 86,885 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 86,884 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 81,416 miles

both rear indicators starting to show white light

front discs corroded on inner faces

Fail 19 Mar 2016 81,416 miles

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

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

both rear indicators starting to show white light

front discs corroded on inner faces

Fail 28 Mar 2015 69,191 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear wiper not clearing screen

Slight accident damage to nearside door

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

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

oil level just below minimum

Pass 28 Mar 2015 69,191 miles

Rear wiper not clearing screen

Slight accident damage to nearside door

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

oil level just below minimum

Pass 31 Mar 2014 59,624 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 59,624 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2013 59,458 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2012 56,697 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 51,429 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 47,211 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 41,866 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Apr 2009 41,060 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 30,298 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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AJ05 BYD is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 AJ05 BYD, 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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AJ05 BYD is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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