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AJ05 EFG

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

110,122 mi
Last recorded110,122 miles
Recorded on31 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 EFG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2024 110,122 miles

rear subframe and suspension parts very rusty

Fail 28 May 2024 110,122 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

rear subframe and suspension parts very rusty

Pass 22 Jun 2023 107,554 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 106,142 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 103,690 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2020 102,362 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 100,837 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 99,046 miles

Nearside Front Inner cv boot deteriorating

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre perishing between treads

Fail 25 Jun 2018 99,040 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn rear of wishbone bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn rear of wishbone bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner cv boot deteriorating

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre perishing between treads

Pass 27 Jun 2017 97,318 miles

both front tyres getting low

Nearside Front tyre has a small cut in sidewall

Pass 27 Jun 2016 95,696 miles

Nearside Front Outer sidewall has quite a deep cut but not showing cords

Pass 1 Jul 2015 98,538 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 98,538 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 84,670 miles

n/s/r tyre worn uneven on inner edge

Pass 19 Jun 2013 77,514 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 77,510 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 72,028 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

o/s & n/s rear shock absorber skirts corroded

o/s/r tyre wearing low & unevenly on inner edge

Pass 16 Jun 2011 65,557 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 58,675 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 49,678 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 36,826 miles

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

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

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 EFG is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 EFG, 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 EFG registered?

AJ05 EFG is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 May 2005.

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