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AJ05 SKX

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

114,935 mi
Last recorded114,935 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 SKX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2022 114,935 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2022 144,931 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 130,125 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes on both sides of vehicle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear shock absorbers corroded on both sides of vehicle

exhaust corroded & heat shield loose

Fail 26 May 2021 129,647 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes on both sides of vehicle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear shock absorbers corroded on both sides of vehicle

exhaust corroded & heat shield loose

Pass 27 May 2020 125,010 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 119,669 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Jun 2019 119,669 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2018 114,064 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2018 114,064 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 108,023 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 100,545 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 94,345 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

rear brake application slightly uneven

Fail 4 Jun 2015 94,338 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

rear brake application slightly uneven

Pass 4 Jun 2014 87,320 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 80,199 miles

near side front tyre wearing on inner & outer edge

off side front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 5 Jun 2013 80,199 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

near side front tyre wearing on inner & outer edge

off side front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 7 Jun 2012 71,869 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 1 Jun 2011 63,820 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 56,337 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 49,660 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 39,911 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2008 39,911 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 SKX is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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