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AJ05 ECV

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

99,459 mi
Last recorded99,459 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 99,459 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth cover rubbed through in lower corner, but secure (1.1.2 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Lower Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 98,789 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2023 98,410 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 97,547 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 97,124 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 96,367 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2020 96,367 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Pass 14 Jun 2019 94,270 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 91,241 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 91,186 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective rear most mount broken rusty (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush rubber perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushed rubber perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 87,984 miles

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

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

Slight roughtness from offside rear wheel bearing when rotated.

Pass 2 Jun 2016 83,230 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perised

Pass 2 Jun 2015 78,507 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 73,675 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 65,809 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

slight body damage

Pass 19 Jun 2012 54,107 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 39,983 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 39,981 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 26,514 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 18,093 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 13,641 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre

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 ECV is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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

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