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AJ05 CHY

2005 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

139,462 mi
Last recorded139,462 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 CHY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2017 139,462 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front wiper blades in poor condition

offside rear tyre has nail

rear brake pads slightly worn

unable to check rear seat belts vehicle loaded

Fail 28 Mar 2017 139,462 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front wiper blades in poor condition

offside rear tyre has nail

rear brake pads slightly worn

unable to check rear seat belts vehicle loaded

Pass 3 Mar 2016 129,399 miles

engine misting of oil

Pass 27 Mar 2015 115,235 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

unable to check rear seat belts vehicle loaded

Fail 5 Apr 2014 95,785 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

rear no, plate starting to fade

Pass 5 Apr 2014 95,785 miles

Oil leak

rear no, plate starting to fade

Pass 15 Mar 2013 79,124 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 65,570 miles

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

o/s/f tyre balding on inner edge

Pass 31 Mar 2011 56,301 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 44,242 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2010 44,242 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 34,839 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 24,955 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 CHY is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 CHY, 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 CHY registered?

AJ05 CHY is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 April 2005.

Is AJ05 CHY safe to buy?

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