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AJ05 DUU

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

73,395 mi
Last recorded73,395 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2019 73,395 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 70,836 miles

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

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

Fail 2 May 2018 70,836 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint droplink (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 3 May 2017 67,236 miles

front brake discs corroded

Fail 3 May 2017 67,236 miles

front brake discs corroded

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 61,612 miles

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

front brake disc's pitted on inner face.

nail in both rear tyres.

Fail 22 Feb 2016 61,323 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

front brake disc's pitted on inner face.

nail in both rear tyres.

Fail 13 Mar 2015 70,537 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 56,537 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 53,204 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2014 53,203 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 47,902 miles

offside and nearside front tyres close to limit

Pass 16 Jan 2012 44,610 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside rear and offside rear tyres are splitting on sidewalls

Pass 19 Jan 2011 40,140 miles

Engine upper cover insecure.

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside front disc slightly pitted.

Pass 15 Dec 2009 33,483 miles

front brake discs worn/pads look low

Pass 8 Dec 2008 27,619 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 17,654 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 DUU is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DUU, 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 DUU is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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