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AJ05 SFN

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,584 mi
Last recorded143,584 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2019 143,584 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 129,478 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 117,106 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm left (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to limit (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs worn (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Jun 2017 117,106 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm left (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to limit (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs worn (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 104,821 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2016 104,821 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 94,338 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 81,905 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 81,905 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 68,089 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2012 56,169 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 44,444 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 35,548 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)

Fail 13 May 2009 26,046 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 May 2009 26,046 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2008 18,294 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 SFN is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 SFN, 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 SFN registered?

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

Is AJ05 SFN safe to buy?

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