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AJ05 HTD

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

164,816 mi
Last recorded164,816 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2020 164,816 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2019 154,036 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 126,263 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2018 136,252 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 122,506 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Jun 2017 122,506 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Aug 2016 116,130 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 105,829 miles

All 4 tyres slightly worn on the inside shoulders

Nails in both rear tyres

Pass 23 Jul 2014 97,140 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 97,140 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 87,952 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 87,951 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2012 76,216 miles

advise offside rear tyre is scalloping

Pass 11 Aug 2011 63,589 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 53,666 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 42,717 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 32,825 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 HTD is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 HTD, 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 HTD registered?

AJ05 HTD is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 May 2005.

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