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AJ05 DUV

2005 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

149,546 mi
Last recorded149,546 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2021 149,546 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2021 149,546 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 146,484 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2020 146,484 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 143,111 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front tyre wearing inner and outer wall

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both rear inner sills corroded

exhaust corroded

oil leak

sub frame corroded

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Fail 19 Apr 2019 143,111 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front tyre wearing inner and outer wall

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both rear inner sills corroded

exhaust corroded

oil leak

sub frame corroded

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 26 Apr 2018 140,470 miles

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

both sides rear inner sills corroded

exhaust corroded

Fail 26 Apr 2018 140,470 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front and rear (7.1.1)

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

both sides rear inner sills corroded

exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2017 136,108 miles

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2016 131,082 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 126,139 miles

Front discs very corroded

Rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 17 Apr 2014 114,504 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 95,174 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 80,650 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 80,650 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 69,106 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 56,594 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 42,594 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 30,912 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 DUV is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DUV, 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 DUV registered?

AJ05 DUV is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 April 2005.

Is AJ05 DUV safe to buy?

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