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AJ05 HVY

2005 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,735 mi
Last recorded160,735 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2018 160,735 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

cover s and trays fitted obscuring components

exhaust heat shield loose

front tyres wearing inner edges bald

general corrosion to suspension components

offside front wing damaged

offside rear tyre wearing unevenly and cracking

Pass 7 Nov 2017 158,350 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 156,182 miles

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

rear cross member has damage

Pass 14 Jun 2016 155,453 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2016 155,447 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both sides front (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 145,158 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 140,723 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 131,621 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 131,621 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 118,839 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 110,959 miles

front wiper in poor condition

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear number plate light slightly dull

Fail 23 May 2011 110,959 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front wiper in poor condition

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear number plate light slightly dull

Fail 9 Jul 2010 108,896 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 108,896 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 May 2009 85,765 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 85,765 miles

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

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

Fail 13 May 2008 63,533 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 13 May 2008 63,533 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 HVY is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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