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AJ05 ETR

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

157,944 mi
Last recorded157,944 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2018 157,944 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 152,003 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 144,084 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 144,084 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 136,206 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Oct 2015 136,206 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 128,631 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 119,930 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2013 119,930 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 107,356 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 93,251 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 79,542 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2009 63,076 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 63,073 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 20 May 2008 50,350 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 ETR is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol 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 ETR, 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 ETR registered?

AJ05 ETR is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 May 2005.

Is AJ05 ETR safe to buy?

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