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AJ05 DXY

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

87,196 mi
Last recorded87,196 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 DXY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2022 87,196 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Sharp edges. (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 86,107 miles

offside inner cv boot leaking.

Fail 29 Jun 2021 86,105 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

offside inner cv boot leaking.

Pass 7 Jul 2020 85,092 miles

Nearside rear tyre cracking

Oil leak noted

Fail 7 Jul 2020 85,089 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust heat shield loose

Nearside rear tyre cracking

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

Oil leak noted

Pass 7 May 2019 83,798 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 83,795 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2018 81,670 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 79,943 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 79,943 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 3 May 2016 77,516 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 74,938 miles

Oil leak

front discs scored

Pass 30 Apr 2014 71,379 miles

Oil leak

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

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

damage to o/s mirror casing

damage to o/s/r of vehicle

o/s/f windscreen wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 2 May 2013 63,561 miles

o/s/r tyre starting to perish.

Pass 3 May 2012 55,636 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 48,527 miles

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

front brake discs show some wear

Pass 11 May 2010 40,042 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 31,420 miles

o/s and n/s/f tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 12 May 2008 22,050 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 DXY is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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

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