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AJ05 RZE

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

41,124 mi
Last recorded41,124 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2021 41,124 miles

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

o/s/f tyre slight damage to tread

Fail 16 Jun 2021 41,123 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

o/s/f tyre slight damage to tread

Pass 17 Jun 2020

No engine oil visible on the dipstick, topped up two litres, in order to raise the level sufficiently to conduct the mot test

Pass 4 Jun 2019 40,964 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 40,862 miles

oil level low

Fail 12 Jun 2018 40,862 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

oil level low

Pass 12 May 2017 40,650 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2016 40,419 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 40,144 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 39,774 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 39,180 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 36,543 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 32,873 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 28,973 miles

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

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

offside and nearside front tyres perishing on side walls

Pass 8 Jun 2009 24,770 miles

Creak from top mount area

Pass 26 May 2009 24,526 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 19 May 2008 16,760 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 RZE is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 RZE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AJ05 RZE registered?

AJ05 RZE is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 May 2005.

Is AJ05 RZE safe to buy?

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