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AJ05 EGE

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

114,471 mi
Last recorded114,471 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2022 114,471 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 108,248 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2021 108,248 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 98,635 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 50 17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2019 98,635 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 50 17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 92,251 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 85,169 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 85,169 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 77,998 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 2055017 TYRE LOW ()

Rear MOUNT FOR EXHAUST DAMAGED

Fail 14 Jul 2016 77,998 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush LOWER ARM (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush LOWER ARM (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure BY FUEL TANK (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 2055017 TYRE LOW ()

Rear MOUNT FOR EXHAUST DAMAGED

Pass 2 Jul 2015 69,690 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front tyre showing signs of under.inflation damadge but no cords showing

Pass 23 Jul 2014 62,987 miles

n/s/rear tyre slight damage to inside cords not showing

Fail 23 Jul 2014 62,987 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/rear tyre slight damage to inside cords not showing

Pass 4 Apr 2013 56,319 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 51,151 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 51,151 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 44,114 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 37,686 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 30,742 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 23,203 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 EGE is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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