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AJ05 RFE

2005 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,287 mi
Last recorded80,287 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 RFE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2017 80,287 miles

Offside Rear tyre is perished on outer side wall

Pass 27 Jan 2016 73,456 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 66,999 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 66,999 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 59,066 miles

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

osf tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Jan 2013 50,302 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 50,302 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 41,779 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 41,690 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside rear tyre wearing low

offside rear tyre wearing low 205/55/16 v

Pass 7 Jul 2010 30,585 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 25,803 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 20,106 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 RFE is a 2005 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RFE, 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 RFE registered?

AJ05 RFE is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 July 2005.

Is AJ05 RFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ05 RFE shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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