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AJ05 DVZ

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

144,171 mi
Last recorded144,171 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 DVZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2016 144,171 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 132,765 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 129,238 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 124,298 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 120,512 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 116,558 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODING/WEARING. N/S/R WHEEL BEARING NOISY.

Pass 6 Aug 2010 112,880 miles

engine management light on

Pass 3 Jul 2009 89,379 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 64,334 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 64,334 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 DVZ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,997cc 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 DVZ, 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 DVZ registered?

AJ05 DVZ is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 May 2005.

Is AJ05 DVZ safe to buy?

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