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AJ05 JBY

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

113,529 mi
Last recorded113,529 miles
Recorded on31 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 May 2022 113,529 miles

injector slightly chuffing

Fail 31 May 2022 113,529 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

injector slightly chuffing

Pass 29 May 2021 111,819 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Mar 2021 111,814 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 108,535 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 102,369 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 96,375 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 91,165 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 91,165 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 84,741 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 84,741 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 79,271 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 79,271 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 73,384 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 66,960 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 66,960 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 May 2012 60,341 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 54,758 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 49,017 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 42,789 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 28,890 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 JBY is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 JBY, 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 JBY registered?

AJ05 JBY is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 May 2005.

Is AJ05 JBY safe to buy?

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