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AJ05 SDY

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,042 mi
Last recorded103,042 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 SDY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2016 103,042 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 94,610 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2015 94,610 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 85,939 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 1 Mar 2014 85,939 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 Mar 2013 75,062 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 68,190 miles

n/s and o/s front discs worn

Fail 29 May 2012 88,105 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s and o/s front discs worn

Pass 2 Jun 2011 56,973 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 44,618 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2009 33,445 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 23,453 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 SDY is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 SDY, 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 SDY registered?

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

Is AJ05 SDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ05 SDY shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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