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AJ05 HVT

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

139,408 mi
Last recorded139,408 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 HVT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2016 139,408 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 124,453 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 116,039 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 105,760 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 May 2012 95,738 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 84,754 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 84,754 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 May 2010 73,775 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 57,021 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2008 41,729 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 HVT is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 HVT, 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 HVT registered?

AJ05 HVT is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 May 2005.

Is AJ05 HVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ05 HVT shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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