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AJ05 EAM

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,187 mi
Last recorded116,187 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2017 116,187 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 116,177 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 110,891 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 104,091 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

oil leaks

Fail 20 Aug 2015 104,067 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

oil leaks

Pass 1 Sep 2014 88,275 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 74,972 miles

N/S rear tyre wearing on inner edge and cut on inner side wall

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 28 Aug 2013 74,972 miles

N/S rear tyre wearing on inner edge and cut on inner side wall

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 63,521 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 63,521 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 54,437 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 44,353 miles

front tyres low

rear indicators slightly white

Pass 9 Jul 2009 31,401 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 31,401 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 16,457 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 EAM is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol 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 EAM, 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 EAM registered?

AJ05 EAM is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 May 2005.

Is AJ05 EAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ05 EAM shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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