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AJ05 HRU

2005 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

189,642 mi
Last recorded189,642 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 HRU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2024 189,642 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Aug 2024 189,642 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 187,342 miles

Nearside Front wing bottom

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front wing bottom

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 183,849 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2022 183,849 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 177,739 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 13 Aug 2020 172,860 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x 2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x 2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 161,620 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened x/member (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened x/member (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 153,784 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2017 146,354 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 138,305 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 22 Jun 2015 128,800 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 128,800 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Jun 2014 118,969 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 23 May 2013 109,242 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 101,018 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 100,853 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 93,659 miles

Hand brake only just met requirements 17% Poor in operation

Fail 8 Jun 2011 93,526 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 85,218 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 29 May 2009 72,123 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 56,713 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 56,713 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 HRU is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 HRU, 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 HRU is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 June 2005.

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