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AJ05 HYW

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

79,642 mi
Last recorded79,642 miles
Recorded on11 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2017 79,642 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)

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

Pass 11 May 2016 68,757 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 65,072 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 63,249 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2014 63,249 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 58,827 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 52,704 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 45,209 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 38,832 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2009 31,795 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 22,971 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 HYW is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 HYW, 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 HYW registered?

AJ05 HYW is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 May 2005.

Is AJ05 HYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ05 HYW shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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