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AJ05 EFP

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,135 mi
Last recorded79,135 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2017 79,135 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Aug 2016 72,574 miles

nearside mirror cracked

nearside outer sill damaged

Fail 3 Aug 2016 72,574 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside mirror cracked

nearside outer sill damaged

Pass 6 Aug 2015 65,968 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

offside rear tyre inner edge worn

Pass 4 Aug 2014 59,323 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Fail 4 Aug 2014 59,323 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2013 52,874 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 2 Aug 2013 52,873 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 47,671 miles

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

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

slight binding o/s/r brake

Fail 6 Aug 2012 47,671 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

slight binding o/s/r brake

Pass 3 Aug 2011 42,449 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 3 Aug 2011 42,449 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 37,975 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 33,004 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 27,822 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

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 EFP is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 EFP, 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 EFP registered?

AJ05 EFP is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 May 2005.

Is AJ05 EFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ05 EFP shows 15 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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