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AJ05 SWF

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

123,653 mi
Last recorded123,653 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2020 123,653 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 123,623 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 113,514 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s rear bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front o/s and n/s tyres starting to wear unevenly on inner edges

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 100,779 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 100,392 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

serious brake bind on rear o/s wheel (may cause high fuel consumption).

Pass 5 Oct 2017 88,415 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 78,164 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 74,171 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 69,412 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 69,412 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 65,513 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 62,205 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 62,205 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 May 2012 59,785 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2011 49,596 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 40,010 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2009 30,892 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 22,951 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 SWF is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SWF, 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 SWF registered?

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

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