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AJ05 EFL

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

145,810 mi
Last recorded145,810 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 EFL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2017 145,810 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 145,810 miles

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

Offside Rear screw in tyre tread

Pass 26 Aug 2016 137,285 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2016 137,285 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Turbo pipes have splits in them .

Pass 25 Aug 2015 128,896 miles

n/s and o/s front lower arm rear bushes worn

Fail 24 Aug 2015 128,895 miles

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

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

n/s and o/s front lower arm rear bushes worn

Pass 24 Apr 2015 128,477 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 123,288 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 120,904 miles

reversing light not working

Fail 29 Apr 2013 120,904 miles

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

reversing light not working

Pass 28 Apr 2012 110,470 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 91,109 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 70,666 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 53,472 miles

Emissions test pass. Printout not available.

Pass 29 Apr 2008 41,592 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 EFL is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 EFL, 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 EFL registered?

AJ05 EFL is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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