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AJ05 JHZ

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

140,377 mi
Last recorded140,377 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 JHZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 May 2026 140,377 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 125,834 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear axle and spring corroded

general under neath corrosion

Fail 28 Apr 2025 125,831 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear axle and spring corroded

general under neath corrosion

Pass 7 Mar 2024 111,979 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened facias (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

heatshields loose

Fail 5 Mar 2024 111,870 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened facias (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

heatshields loose

Pass 18 Aug 2022 94,641 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2022 94,641 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 89,216 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 87,689 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2020 87,689 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 May 2019 83,544 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2018 79,044 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

front tyres scrubbed edges

Pass 28 Apr 2017 74,119 miles

plastic engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 9 May 2016 69,378 miles

plastic engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 29 Apr 2015 62,836 miles

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

rear discs slightly undercut

Pass 1 May 2014 56,817 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 51,297 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 44,410 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 36,990 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 30,333 miles

front discs undercut. front tyres tread depth close to ninimum

Pass 7 May 2009 23,561 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 16,441 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 JHZ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JHZ, 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 JHZ registered?

AJ05 JHZ is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 May 2005.

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