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AJ05 DWK

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

158,882 mi
Last recorded158,882 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2023 158,882 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 145,901 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 136,925 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 133,364 miles

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

engine under tray inscure

Fail 3 Dec 2019 133,362 miles

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

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

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

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

engine under tray inscure

Fail 28 Nov 2018 130,483 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front tyre inner edge wearing smooth

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front tyre inner edge wearing smooth

engine under tray inscure

Pass 13 Nov 2017 125,152 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 121,790 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 114,479 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 114,479 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 102,475 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 24 Oct 2013 89,523 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 88,983 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 73,556 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Oct 2011 58,584 miles

front brakes pads wearing low.

front tyres worn 2/3mm & worn on inside edges.

Pass 22 Oct 2010 42,148 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 34,085 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 34,085 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 22,222 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 DWK is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel 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 DWK, 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 DWK registered?

AJ05 DWK is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 May 2005.

Is AJ05 DWK safe to buy?

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