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AJ05 CHK

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2026

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 87,875 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 81,078 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 75,985 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2023 75,980 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2022 71,661 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 65,533 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 55,434 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 54,348 miles

Front brake discs inner surfaces becoming corroded

Parking brake efficiency only just met requirements

Fail 25 Apr 2019 54,348 miles

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

Front brake discs inner surfaces becoming corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake efficiency only just met requirements

Pass 26 Apr 2018 52,184 miles

Engine management light on

Pass 25 Apr 2017 50,395 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 47,184 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 44,582 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 41,094 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 36,728 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 32,127 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 27,019 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 27,019 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 19 Apr 2010 21,198 miles

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

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)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 15,286 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 11,001 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 CHK is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 CHK, 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 CHK is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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