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AJ05 EAA

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,477 mi
Last recorded105,477 miles
Recorded on2 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 EAA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2017 105,477 miles

Both rear anti roll bar links slight play

Crack in screen not affecting drivers view

Front brake discs corroded on inside edge

Oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2016 99,698 miles

Front brake discs worn

Rear anti roll bar links slight play

Pass 13 Apr 2015 97,380 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn

Rear anti roll bar links slight wear

Pass 24 Mar 2014 70,756 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Mar 2014 70,751 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2013 91,576 miles

n/s/r tyre nailed

slight engine oil leak

slight play in steering rack

slight wear front and rear brake discs

Fail 15 Mar 2013 91,247 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

bonnet difficult to open

both front and rear brake discs

n/s/r tyre nailed

oil leak

slight play in steering rack

Pass 26 Mar 2012 79,142 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

n/s/r anti roll bar drop link slight play

oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2011 65,414 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 51,556 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 51,556 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Apr 2009 38,560 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 38,560 miles

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 26,330 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 26,330 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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 EAA is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 EAA, 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 EAA registered?

AJ05 EAA is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 April 2005.

Is AJ05 EAA safe to buy?

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