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AJ05 HVW

2005 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

160,123 mi
Last recorded160,123 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 HVW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2019 160,123 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 149,601 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 134,013 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 119,679 miles

ALL TYRE'S LOW MIDDLE OF TREAD'S

Fail 3 Mar 2016 119,679 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

ALL TYRE'S LOW MIDDLE OF TREAD'S

NAIL IN N/S REAR TYRE

REAR HEAT SHIELD LOOSE

Pass 20 Feb 2015 105,851 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2014 95,651 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Feb 2014 95,651 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

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

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

Nearside front tyre has possibly been run flat (grooves in sidewall)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 84,295 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 72,468 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 61,379 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 61,379 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)

o/s/r tyre slightly distorted

Pass 9 Feb 2010 47,652 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 43,747 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 May 2008 34,250 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 HVW is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HVW, 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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AJ05 HVW is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 May 2005.

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