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AJ05 HXE

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

144,721 mi
Last recorded144,721 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 HXE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2016 144,721 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 133,835 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 122,114 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 122,112 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 107,109 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

O/S Rear tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 99,507 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 87,548 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 73,280 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Apr 2010 59,910 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

both head lamps lens marked slightly affecting beam image

Pass 29 Apr 2010 59,910 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)

both head lamps lens marked slightly affecting beam image

Pass 19 May 2009 47,855 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 30,098 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 HXE is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 HXE, 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 HXE registered?

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

Is AJ05 HXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ05 HXE shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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