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AJ05 HTN

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

169,603 mi
Last recorded169,603 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 HTN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Nov 2021 169,603 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 166,131 miles

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

Nearside Front outer sill has excessive corrosion but not within prescibed area

Offside Front outer sill has excessive corrosion but not within prescibed area

Pass 21 Nov 2019 159,391 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered with grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front wheel bearing slightly worn but not rough when rotated

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

Pass 22 Nov 2018 146,221 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2018 146,221 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 134,336 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 122,301 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 110,038 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

both rear wheel bearings noisy

Fail 17 Nov 2014 98,250 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 98,250 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 86,888 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 86,888 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 74,909 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2011 62,917 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 62,917 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 58,625 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 51,079 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2009 43,105 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 35,195 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 May 2008 35,195 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 HTN is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel 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 HTN, 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 HTN registered?

AJ05 HTN is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 May 2005.

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