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AJ05 ECZ

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,837 mi
Last recorded96,837 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Mar 2015 96,837 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

off side front tyre is wearing thin on inner edge

Pass 4 Mar 2015 96,837 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

off side front tyre is wearing thin on inner edge

Pass 5 Mar 2014 86,758 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 81,192 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 81,191 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel cap deteriorated

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Nearside and offside front door windows tinted

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 28 Feb 2012 61,949 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2012 61,949 miles

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 43,904 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 22 Feb 2010 32,654 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 32,654 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 27,684 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2008 19,670 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 ECZ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 ECZ, 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 ECZ registered?

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

Is AJ05 ECZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ05 ECZ shows 12 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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