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AJ05 RYM

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

87,503 mi
Last recorded87,503 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2014
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2014 87,503 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 82,594 miles

cable to offside front door rubbing through

Pass 9 Jul 2012 79,235 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 9 Jul 2012 79,234 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

N/S/F Flat tyre

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 63,861 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 63,861 miles

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)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 48,950 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

n/s mirror glass damaged

n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge and side walls deteriorated

slight wear front brake discs

Fail 13 Jul 2010 48,950 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

n/s mirror glass damaged

n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge and side walls deteriorated

slight wear front brake discs

Fail 4 Jun 2010 48,757 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 41,203 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 31,706 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 RYM is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 RYM, 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 RYM registered?

AJ05 RYM is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 June 2005.

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