MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
107,038 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Passenger compartment passenger compartment in such a condition that it permits the entry of exhaust fumes (6.2.1 (c) (i))
Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)
corrosion and damage to sills
corrosion to suspension components
exhaust corroded
exhaust corroded
Oil leak ()
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
exhaust cuff from under bonnet close to limits
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)
Oil leak ()
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)
coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)
corrosion and damage to sills
corrosion to suspension components
exhaust corroded
exhaust corroded
exhaust cuff from under bonnet close to limits
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbone inner rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front calliper anti rattle spring missing
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
corrosion and damage to sills
exhaust corroded and some leaks from turbo area
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbone inner rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front calliper anti rattle spring missing
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
corrosion and damage to sills
exhaust corroded and some leaks from turbo area
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From turbo area (7.1.2)
Heavy engine oil leak
Nearside front fog lamp inoperative
Nearside side repeater lense cracked
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Both front inner brake disc surfaces in very poor condition
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From turbo area (7.1.2)
Heavy engine oil leak
Nearside front fog lamp inoperative
Nearside side repeater lense cracked
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front brake discs rusting
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
unable to check inner brake pads
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nail in nearside front tyre
rear brake pads low
unable to check inner brake pads
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AJ05 JLU is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 JLU, 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 JLU is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 May 2005.
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