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AJ05 EAX

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

162,540 mi
Last recorded162,540 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2023 162,540 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres have wear on inner edge

Pass 16 Feb 2022 151,596 miles

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

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

coolant leak

front and rear brake pads starting to where thin plus all 4 discs starting to show signs of wear.

oil leak

rusty body panels plus rusty under carriage

Fail 16 Feb 2022 151,596 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

coolant leak

front and rear brake pads starting to where thin plus all 4 discs starting to show signs of wear.

oil leak

rusty body panels plus rusty under carriage

Pass 10 Feb 2021 143,762 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2021 143,762 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp showing red light to the front (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 138,696 miles

silencer corroded

Fail 7 Jan 2020 138,696 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

silencer corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2019 134,299 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

off side front tyre wearing low on tread

very rusty exhaust system

near side front tyre wearing very low on tread

Fail 10 Jan 2019 134,299 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

off side front tyre wearing low on tread

very rusty exhaust system

near side front tyre wearing very low on tread

Pass 12 Jan 2018 129,927 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Dec 2016 124,330 miles

Headlamp masks fitted

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 19 Dec 2016 124,330 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Headlamp masks fitted

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 118,184 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 111,374 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 5 Dec 2014 111,251 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 104,080 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Nov 2013 103,917 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 93,746 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre wearing low on tread

n/s/f tyre wearing very close

Pass 3 Oct 2011 83,414 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 73,105 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 Oct 2010 73,105 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 55,689 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 38,764 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 EAX is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 EAX, 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 EAX is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 May 2005.

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