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AJ05 SRY

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

126,385 mi
Last recorded126,385 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 126,385 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 124,479 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2025 124,479 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 122,802 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 117,797 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 108,981 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 102,021 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 90,816 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 84,823 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 80,962 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 77,865 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 70,998 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 67,044 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 58,656 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 51,446 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 42,316 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 41,391 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 36,437 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 31,788 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 9 Jun 2009 22,169 miles

N/S/R indicator discoloured

both rear tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 12 Jun 2008 17,275 miles

slight wear front tyres on edges

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 SRY is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 SRY, 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 SRY registered?

AJ05 SRY is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 June 2005.

Is AJ05 SRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ05 SRY shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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