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AJ05 HXM

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

141,702 mi
Last recorded141,702 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 HXM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2020 141,702 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2020 141,693 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Stop lamps work instead or sides. and when press brake pedal front sides come on (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2019 133,989 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine misfire emissions ok

Fail 6 Dec 2019 133,986 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine misfire emissions ok

Pass 11 Dec 2018 126,146 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 126,138 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit engine has a misfire (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2017 119,573 miles

both front tyres are worn on the inner part of the tread pattern

Fail 2 Dec 2017 119,572 miles

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

both front tyres are worn on the inner part of the tread pattern

Pass 17 Dec 2016 112,909 miles

Nearside Rear tyre heavily worn on the inner edge borderline pass

Pass 2 Jan 2016 103,933 miles

Engine appears to be misfiring

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 85,293 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 85,293 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 50,029 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 45,011 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 45,011 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2011 38,734 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 May 2011 38,734 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 32,701 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 13 May 2010 32,701 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 26,499 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 19,795 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 HXM is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 HXM, 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 HXM is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 May 2005.

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