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AJ05 HYY

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

109,117 mi
Last recorded109,117 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 HYY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2019 109,117 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases +deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front wings damaged

front discs pitted

front sub-frame corroded

near side rear road wheel damaged

near side rear+off side rear arms corroded

rear sub-frame corroded

rear trailing arms bushes slightly worn

Fail 14 Dec 2019 109,112 miles

Dropside cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high dazzling (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases +deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front wings damaged

front discs pitted

front sub-frame corroded

near side rear road wheel damaged

near side rear+off side rear arms corroded

rear sub-frame corroded

rear trailing arms bushes slightly worn

Pass 5 Dec 2018 99,741 miles

O/S/R shock slightly leaking

all components under body slightly corroded

all inner and outer sill slightly corroded

all prescribed ares slightly corroded

all wings slightly corroded

both front shock slightly leaking

both front suspension arm bushes perish and has slight play

oil leak

Fail 4 Dec 2018 99,740 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

O/S/R shock slightly leaking

all components under body slightly corroded

all inner and outer sill slightly corroded

all prescribed ares slightly corroded

all wings slightly corroded

both front shock slightly leaking

both front suspension arm bushes perish and has slight play

oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2017 95,372 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Underside corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2016 91,363 miles

ALL REAR SUSSPION CORRED

Fail 26 Sep 2016 91,306 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

ALL REAR SUSSPION CORRED

Pass 14 Sep 2015 88,866 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 88,864 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 76,961 miles

both sills / floors / whole underside slightly corroded

steering / suspension has slight play

Pass 6 Jun 2013 70,482 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 70,480 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Jun 2012 61,434 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2012 61,430 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 52,523 miles

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

nearside front fog lamp inop

Pass 2 Jun 2010 44,617 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 36,772 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 36,772 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2008 24,936 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 24,933 miles

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

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 HYY is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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