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AJ05 HZC

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

175,209 mi
Last recorded175,209 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2019 175,209 miles

Centre exhaust silencer deteriorating.

Direction indicator slightly discoloured NSR and OSR (4.4.3 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone mount removed from offside of front screen. ()

Nearside Rear Fluid residue at NSR brake caliper/brake hose.

OSR number plate lamp lens deteriorating.

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil residue at engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 May 2019 175,209 miles

Centre exhaust silencer deteriorating.

Direction indicator slightly discoloured NSR and OSR (4.4.3 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone mount removed from offside of front screen. ()

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Fluid residue at NSR brake caliper/brake hose.

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

OSR number plate lamp lens deteriorating.

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil residue at engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 163,275 miles

minor play in offside front hub assembly

Fail 17 May 2018 163,275 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm has flat spots below minimum (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 205/55 16 (4.1.E.1)

minor play in offside front hub assembly

Pass 30 May 2017 144,224 miles

Offside Rear caliper retaining clip missing

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 May 2017 144,167 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching incomplete passenger (5.2.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear caliper retaining clip missing

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 May 2016 122,381 miles
Fail 21 May 2016 122,094 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 May 2015 105,797 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2015 105,797 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 22 May 2014 92,033 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 May 2014 92,033 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 May 2013 76,563 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Osr tyre wearing on outer edge

Rear number plate lamps dim

Pass 30 May 2012 57,822 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 May 2011 40,876 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 35,180 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 26,975 miles

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)

Pass 15 May 2008 19,578 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 HZC is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HZC, 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 HZC registered?

AJ05 HZC is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 May 2005.

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