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AJ05 JLU

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

107,038 mi
Last recorded107,038 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2020 107,038 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2020 107,038 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2018 102,755 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2018 102,755 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 100,009 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2017 99,995 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 97,319 miles

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)

Fail 5 Mar 2016 97,309 miles

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)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 89,435 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 87,327 miles

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)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 87,327 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2013 82,233 miles

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)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 82,233 miles

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)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 78,412 miles

Front brake discs rusting

Pass 8 Jun 2011 77,230 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 76,621 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 59,370 miles

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

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

unable to check inner brake pads

Pass 12 May 2008 41,545 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 41,545 miles

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

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 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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