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AJ05 DZN

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

115,065 mi
Last recorded115,065 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 DZN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2016 115,065 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside front inner and nearside front inner (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 97,977 miles

engine has a sight exhaust blow from under engine top cover area

nearside and offside front lower arms rear bushes are perishing and have sight play

nearside outter still has sight damage

nearside rear tyre is wearing low on edges

offside front shock absorber is damp

Pass 18 Jun 2014 85,418 miles

nearside and offside front lower arms rear bushes have sight play

nearside and offside rear tyres are getting low inner tread

offside front tyre is wearing on edges of tread and on 2mm tread

sight exhaust blow from under engine top cover

Pass 14 Jun 2013 74,661 miles

nearside rear inner wheel rim slightly damaged

offside front fog lamp glass cracked

offside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge and perishing

Fail 14 Jun 2013 74,609 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside rear inner wheel rim slightly damaged

offside front fog lamp glass cracked

offside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge and perishing

Pass 21 Jun 2012 63,553 miles

nearside rear inner wheel rim slightly damaged

Fail 21 Jun 2012 63,553 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside rear inner wheel rim slightly damaged

Pass 11 May 2011 54,352 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 44,777 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 35,018 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 24,492 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 DZN is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DZN, 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 DZN registered?

AJ05 DZN is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 May 2005.

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