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AJ05 EBN

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,335 mi
Last recorded147,335 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2021 147,335 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 147,334 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 145,981 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 143,591 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 2mm - 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Underside covers fitted, obscuring some components from view

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 7 Jan 2019 143,591 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 2mm - 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Underside covers fitted, obscuring some components from view

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 13 Jan 2018 141,794 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 12 Jan 2018 141,791 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2017 138,654 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust heatshield loose

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 14 Jan 2017 138,654 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust heatshield loose

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 128,159 miles

front brake discs are poor on inner faces - worn/lipped and corroded

inner steering rack joint has play on n/s

n/s/f tyre is on the limit!

n/s/r tyre close to the limit,deteriorated and tread is stepped!!

o/s/f tyre close to the limit

rear brake discs are worn/lipped and corroded

rear brakes have slight fluctuation

Fail 22 Apr 2016 128,159 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

front brake discs are poor on inner faces - worn/lipped and corroded

inner steering rack joint has play on n/s

n/s/f tyre is on the limit!

n/s/r tyre close to the limit,deteriorated and tread is stepped!!

o/s/f tyre close to the limit

rear brake discs are worn/lipped and corroded

rear brakes have slight fluctuation

Pass 10 Apr 2015 114,819 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 111,488 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Apr 2014 111,468 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 10,358 miles

Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 91,884 miles

engine oil level on min

Pass 28 Apr 2011 79,170 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 63,696 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 47,500 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 29,789 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 29,575 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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 EBN is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 EBN, 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 EBN is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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