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AJ05 UKW

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,313 mi
Last recorded81,313 miles
Recorded on4 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 UKW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2017 81,313 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Front wheel bearing has a slight noise

Offside Rear wheel bearing has a slight noise

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

Pass 6 May 2016 70,172 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 70,172 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 69,371 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 69,371 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not enough fluid to reach screen (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 66,869 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 66,869 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 63,985 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)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 60,955 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 60,955 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 57,579 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 53,786 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 50,092 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 46,268 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 UKW is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 UKW, 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 UKW registered?

AJ05 UKW is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 July 2005.

Is AJ05 UKW safe to buy?

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