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AJ05 HXO

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

119,525 mi
Last recorded119,525 miles
Recorded on19 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 HXO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2017 119,525 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

wipers smear screen

Fail 18 May 2017 119,523 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

wipers smear screen

Pass 17 May 2016 93,905 miles

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

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

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

engine cover

oil leak

under tray fitted.

Fail 12 May 2016 93,688 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 26" aero (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 17" aero (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/R16V (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

engine cover

oil leak

under tray fitted.

Pass 13 May 2015 73,946 miles

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres wearing low on tread

Pass 6 May 2014 56,204 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 May 2014 56,202 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2013 38,318 miles

inner surfaces of front discs worn,condition of all inner pads not known!

Pass 1 May 2012 25,370 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 22,346 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 22,344 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 May 2010 18,126 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2009 13,559 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2008 10,566 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 HXO is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HXO, 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 HXO registered?

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

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