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AJ05 EAF

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,710 mi
Last recorded115,710 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2019 115,710 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases hangers broken but secure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive around injectors and sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 110,406 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS + OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective / Rear silencer outer casing deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 103,656 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit NS + OS / perished (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust system+ mount deteriorating / heat shield insecure

Fail 1 Sep 2017 103,654 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit NS + OS / perished (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust system+ mount deteriorating / heat shield insecure

Pass 25 Aug 2016 100,637 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre bald on inner and outer edges

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin starting to wear low (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 97,317 miles

rear silencer deteriorating

rearmost exhaust welded bracket broken

Pass 3 Sep 2014 90,844 miles

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

rear silencer starting to deteriorate

Pass 3 Sep 2013 85,594 miles

rear silencer deteriorating

Pass 4 Sep 2012 81,094 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 81,094 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 76,258 miles

Both rear indicators are fading from amber towards white.

Corrosion on bolt-on transverse front floor strengthener.

Pass 26 Aug 2010 71,144 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 63,673 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 57,171 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2008 46,933 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 EAF is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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