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AJ05 SWV

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

127,935 mi
Last recorded127,935 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 SWV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2020 127,935 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 114,676 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 May 2018 102,296 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 May 2017 94,879 miles

Offside Front tyre scrubbed inner edge

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

Rear suspension bushes deteriorating

under trays fit

Pass 19 May 2016 90,101 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front TYRE INNER EDGE HAS A CUT IN THE TREAD BUT NOT DOWN TO CORDS

Fail 19 May 2016 90,097 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front TYRE INNER EDGE HAS A CUT IN THE TREAD BUT NOT DOWN TO CORDS

Pass 12 May 2015 84,395 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 77,491 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 71,086 miles

All 4 tyres getting a bit low

Pass 21 May 2012 64,093 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 57,498 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 26 May 2010 48,617 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 38,544 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all four tyres are slightly perished and are unevenly worn on edges

Fail 24 Apr 2009 38,544 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all four tyres are slightly perished and are unevenly worn 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 SWV is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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

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