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AJ05 SHZ

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

44,905 mi
Last recorded44,905 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2018 44,905 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front lower arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 5 Feb 2018 44,905 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front lower arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 32,131 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front - rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Feb 2017 32,131 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid and offside (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front - rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 19,622 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 19,613 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

General Front & Rear Suspension corroded (but not weakened)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 19 Nov 2014 19,613 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

General Front & Rear Suspension corroded (but not weakened)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front 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)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 19,589 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 19,399 miles

Rear Underside showing signs of surface corrosion

Pass 17 Jun 2011 18,223 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 17,601 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 16,549 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 14,411 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 SHZ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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

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