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AJ05 RHX

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,383 mi
Last recorded117,383 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 117,383 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH TYRES WEARING BADLY ON INNER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted ALL WHEELS DISTORTED (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2025 117,382 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH TYRES WEARING BADLY ON INNER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted ALL WHEELS DISTORTED (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 109,128 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2024 109,103 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2023 100,335 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2023 100,326 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 92,077 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 81,816 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 73,518 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 68,163 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 65,012 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 61,536 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 60,077 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 56,825 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 56,825 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 52,483 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 47,460 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 42,944 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads have worn low

Fail 24 Sep 2012 42,944 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads have worn low

Pass 12 Sep 2011 36,942 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 30,899 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 24,463 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 14,945 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 14,945 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 RHX is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 RHX, 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 RHX registered?

AJ05 RHX is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 June 2005.

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