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AJ05 HVH

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

116,044 mi
Last recorded116,044 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 HVH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2017 116,044 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 105,766 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 105,766 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate dirty (1.1.C.1e)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 94,386 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2016 94,385 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 79,501 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

surface corrosion Chassis/Underside/Components/Pipes

Pass 8 Sep 2014 71,540 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 64,899 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 60,016 miles

slight side wall damage to both front tyres

Pass 11 Jun 2012 57,123 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight side wall damage on n/s and o/s front tyres

Pass 6 Jun 2011 48,224 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 40,761 miles

both rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 23 Jun 2009 32,363 miles

both rear tyres slightly perrished

Pass 4 Jul 2008 23,757 miles

offside front tyre worn on outside edge and will soon need replacing

windscreen has small chip in zone B

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 HVH is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HVH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AJ05 HVH registered?

AJ05 HVH is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 May 2005.

Is AJ05 HVH safe to buy?

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