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AJ05 SXS

2005 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2019
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

134,040 mi
Last recorded134,040 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 SXS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2018 134,040 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Jun 2018 134,040 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 125,000 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 115,972 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 107,972 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 97,937 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 85,370 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 72,251 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 61,801 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 50,064 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 SXS is a 2005 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 SXS, 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 SXS registered?

AJ05 SXS is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 June 2005.

Is AJ05 SXS safe to buy?

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