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AJ05 CDZ

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,978 mi
Last recorded114,978 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 CDZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2019 114,978 miles

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))

clutch slipping

Pass 16 May 2018 101,478 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 May 2018 101,478 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 89,850 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 89,850 miles

Central Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 83,448 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 77,047 miles

rear numberplate poor condition

Pass 31 Mar 2014 70,731 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 64,016 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 57,128 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 50,236 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 50,236 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 42,707 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 42,707 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 33,235 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres worn low on inner edges of tread

Pass 8 Apr 2008 24,808 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 CDZ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 CDZ, 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 AJ05 CDZ registered?

AJ05 CDZ is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 May 2005.

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