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AJ05 ECX

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

81,926 mi
Last recorded81,926 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 ECX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2017 81,926 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 69,417 miles

o/s and n/s radius arm bushes deteriorated

Fail 3 Mar 2016 69,412 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

o/s and n/s radius arm bushes deteriorated

Pass 2 Feb 2015 63,194 miles

Nearside Front Lower 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 21 Jan 2014 52,333 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

slight body damage

slight damage to n/s door mirror

Pass 4 Jan 2013 44,702 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 41,552 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 36,948 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 31,637 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 23,976 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 16,784 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 ECX is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 ECX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AJ05 ECX registered?

AJ05 ECX is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 May 2005.

Is AJ05 ECX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ05 ECX shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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