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AJ05 HVF

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

140,653 mi
Last recorded140,653 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2014
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 HVF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2014 140,653 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 140,653 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 127,196 miles

n/s rear tyre cracked in tread

Fail 19 Jul 2013 127,196 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

n/s rear tyre cracked in tread

Pass 18 Jun 2012 112,641 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 102,336 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 102,336 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 May 2010 89,593 miles

Wipers smearing

Covers fitted above and below vehicle

Front and rear discs lipped

Fuel flap incomplete

Hubcaps fitted wheel nuts not checked

Rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 26 May 2010 89,593 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Covers fitted above and below vehicle

Front and rear discs lipped

Fuel flap incomplete

Hubcaps fitted wheel nuts not checked

O/S/R tyre worn out of shape and small deep cuts in tread

Rear brake pads wearing low

Wipers smearing

Pass 13 May 2009 68,977 miles

cover fitted under vehicle

crack in front number plate

hubcaps fitted wheel mnuts not checked

wipers smear

Pass 13 May 2008 50,312 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 50,312 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 HVF is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 HVF, 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 HVF registered?

AJ05 HVF is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 May 2005.

Is AJ05 HVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ05 HVF shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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