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AJ05 JKU

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

152,488 mi
Last recorded152,488 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 JKU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2022 152,488 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin advance wear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 143,725 miles

Corrosion in general exhaust system

Nearside Front Inner Constant velocity joint gaiter slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Inner Constant velocity joint gaiter slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge slightly age perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 136,172 miles

O/S/R Tyre worn low, perished and cracked.

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 129,000 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2019 129,000 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 117,589 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

front tyres wearing thin on inner edges

Fail 10 Mar 2018 117,589 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)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

front tyres wearing thin on inner edges

Pass 6 Mar 2017 104,546 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 23% (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened in poor condition inner faces (3.5.1i)

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

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

engine cover fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2016 89,061 miles

surface corrosion to front brake discs

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2015 85,794 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes spliting

n/s front tyre worn to 1.6mm

o/s front tyre worn on inside edge

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 28 Apr 2014 83,944 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 78,342 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 78,342 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 67,970 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 56,924 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 52,018 miles

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

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 37,788 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 37,788 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 27,730 miles

front tyres bald on inner edges

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 JKU is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 JKU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AJ05 JKU registered?

AJ05 JKU is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 May 2005.

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