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AJ05 RYR

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

138,078 mi
Last recorded138,078 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 RYR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2020 138,078 miles

Both front wings corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear cross member damaged

Fail 14 Aug 2020 138,078 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Both front wings corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear cross member damaged

Pass 5 Apr 2019 131,483 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 125,253 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 125,253 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 118,413 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 105,276 miles

Rear silencer rusted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 92,986 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 May 2014 85,281 miles

centre exhaust outter skin rusty

Pass 3 May 2013 71,699 miles

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)

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

Pass 25 May 2012 54,104 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 54,104 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 May 2011 37,060 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 31,638 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 31,638 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 12,865 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 11,875 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 11,875 miles

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

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 RYR is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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