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AJ05 JDK

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

162,994 mi
Last recorded162,994 miles
Recorded on18 May 2015
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 May 2015 162,994 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2015 162,994 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2014 149,792 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

boot lock /release sticks

Fail 1 May 2014 149,792 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

boot lock /release sticks

Pass 20 May 2013 139,160 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 139,012 miles

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 18 Feb 2012 125,244 miles

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

nearside front fog light not working

tailgate only opens with plip

Fail 19 Feb 2011 111,917 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2011 111,917 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 99,946 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 88,159 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

offside inner driveshaft gater leaking

surface rust to front brake discs

Pass 14 May 2008 78,607 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 78,607 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 JDK is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 JDK, 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 JDK is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 May 2005.

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