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AJ05 DVY

2005 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

140,145 mi
Last recorded140,145 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 DVY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Fail 26 Sep 2017 140,145 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205 55 16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205 55 16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Coolant leak ()

Pass 14 May 2016 131,268 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 May 2015 122,926 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 114,999 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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)

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat

Pass 18 May 2013 107,538 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

child seat fitted to offside rear

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 May 2012 99,118 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

child seats fitted to both nearside rear and offside rear seats

Pass 20 May 2011 91,104 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seat fitted to offside rear seat at time of test

Pass 25 May 2010 83,377 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 74,474 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 May 2008 47,303 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 DVY is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 DVY, 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 DVY registered?

AJ05 DVY is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 May 2005.

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