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AJ05 SUU

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

147,026 mi
Last recorded147,026 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2013
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 SUU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2013 147,026 miles

drivers rear tyre worn inner edge

fluid around gearbox

fluid around power steering pump

passenger rear tyre worn to 2mm

play in drivers steering arm

Fail 5 Mar 2013 146,545 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

drivers rear tyre worn inner edge

fluid around gearbox

fluid around power steering pump

passenger rear tyre worn to 2mm

play in drivers steering arm

Pass 8 Mar 2012 134,796 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil leaking from gearbox

passenger rear tyre unevenly worn and nail in tread

play in drivers steering arm

Pass 7 Mar 2011 120,507 miles

front tyres worn to 2mm

passenger rear tyre perished and cut in inner sidewall

rear bumper damaged

slight play in drivers steering arm

Fail 9 Sep 2009 90,852 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

coolant level low

cut in passenger rear tyre inner sidewall

front tyres starting to wear inner edges

oil leaking from engine

Pass 9 Sep 2009 90,852 miles

coolant level low

cut in passenger rear tyre inner sidewall

front tyres starting to wear inner edges

oil leaking from engine

Pass 3 Sep 2008 69,284 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 SUU is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SUU, 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 SUU registered?

AJ05 SUU is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 June 2005.

Is AJ05 SUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ05 SUU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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