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AJ05 RZD

2005 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

118,684 mi
Last recorded118,684 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 RZD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2019 118,684 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Sep 2019 118,359 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 108,569 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 108,562 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 104,602 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 104,602 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 100,615 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 100,615 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 95,500 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 95,500 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 87,375 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 87,375 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 73,059 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 58,265 miles

Both front tyres very worn on edges

Both rear tyre sidewalls perished

Front brake pads wearing thin

N/s/f & o/s/f wishbone rear bushes worn - slight movement

N/s/r shock absorber weeping

Rear number plate poor

Fail 30 Jun 2011 49,281 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 49,281 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 39,586 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 39,585 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2009 29,760 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 22,795 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 22,795 miles

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

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

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 RZD is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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