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AJ05 JFU

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

150,347 mi
Last recorded150,347 miles
Recorded on30 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 JFU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2018 150,347 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 11 May 2018 150,347 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Coolant level below min

MIL on

Offside Rear tyre cracked

Pass 11 May 2017 141,022 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Engine light on

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 May 2017 141,022 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Engine light on

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2016 131,530 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

eml on

Fail 12 May 2016 131,530 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

eml on

Pass 5 May 2015 123,278 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 120,460 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2014 120,451 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2013 116,103 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 109,598 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 92,963 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 87,686 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2009 79,149 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 7 Sep 2009 79,071 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 72,154 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2008 72,120 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 JFU is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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