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AJ05 DVR

2005 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

76,650 mi
Last recorded76,650 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2021 76,650 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 75,574 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2020 75,573 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2019 71,576 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 69,402 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 69,296 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 65,505 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 11 Apr 2017 65,499 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 59,952 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering rack top seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 54,276 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

tread on front tyre's worn at edge's

Fail 14 Apr 2015 54,276 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

tread on front tyre's low at edge's

Fail 10 Apr 2015 54,200 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

tread on front tyre's low at edge's

Pass 25 Apr 2014 49,797 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 45,208 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 45,208 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 8 May 2012 40,509 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 May 2012 40,509 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 35,421 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 May 2011 35,421 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 30,486 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 25,325 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 25,325 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 May 2008 18,816 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 DVR is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 DVR, 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 DVR is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 May 2005.

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