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AJ05 DZW

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

132,145 mi
Last recorded132,145 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 DZW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2019 132,145 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2019 132,145 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 124,822 miles

Both Front Tyres Worn Outer Shoulders

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2018 124,822 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Both Front Tyres Worn Outer Shoulders

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 112,571 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 107,667 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 103,472 miles

rear tyres just on legal limit

Pass 24 Apr 2014 94,360 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2014 94,360 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 86,086 miles

NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE LOW TREAD ON INNER EDGE

REAR TYRES OUT OF SHAPE

Pass 28 Mar 2012 75,510 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2012 75,510 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 63,268 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 50,269 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 41,642 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2009 41,642 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 31,525 miles

chip in windscreen

front brake discs slightly corroded

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 DZW is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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