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AJ05 ULS

2005 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

198,132 mi
Last recorded198,132 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 ULS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 198,132 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2025 198,132 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view door mirror (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 190,002 miles

ALL BRAKE & FUEL PIPES CORRODED,

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front WINDOW IN/OPP.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

OIL & COOLANT LEAK.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive & SUBFRAME & COMPONENTS. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2024 190,002 miles

Emissions unable to be completed REAR BOX BLOWING. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected ABS WIRING. (4.11 (a) (ii))

ALL BRAKE & FUEL PIPES CORRODED,

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front WINDOW IN/OPP.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

OIL & COOLANT LEAK.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive & SUBFRAME & COMPONENTS. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 183,959 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded & filler tubes ()

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill corroded,all suspension components corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

n/s/f window in/0pp

Fail 15 Aug 2023 183,959 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust leaking excessivley (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded & filler tubes ()

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill corroded,all suspension components corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

n/s/f window in/0pp

Pass 15 Aug 2022 180,621 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated LEAKING SLIGHTLY (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

REAR WIPER BLADE U/S, N/S WINDOW IN/OPP

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S & O/S INNER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

UNDER BODY CORROSION SUB/FRAMES,COIL SPRINGS

Fail 11 Aug 2022 180,580 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated LEAKING SLIGHTLY (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

REAR WIPER BLADE U/S, N/S WINDOW IN/OPP

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S & O/S INNER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

UNDER BODY CORROSION SUB/FRAMES,COIL SPRINGS

Pass 17 Aug 2021 175,825 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2021 175,825 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 168,368 miles

General corrosion of the underside of the vehicles body

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Aug 2020 168,360 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering component leaking PRESSURE SWITCH AREA (2.1.5 (a))

General corrosion to the underside of the vehicle's body

Handbrake lever requires adjustment

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 162,205 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect damp (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside mirror loose

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Aug 2019 162,205 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect damp (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside mirror loose

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 6 Aug 2018 150,355 miles

Both rears & N/S/F tyres slight wear and cracking on edges

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge, 1.78mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

PAS pipe corroded

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively travel high (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 133,860 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake discs lipped

front pads worn

Pass 17 Aug 2016 122,702 miles

brake fluid level slightly low

front brake pads slightly worn

handbrake lever travel high

headlamps show yellow light

slight lip front brake discs

Fail 17 Aug 2016 122,702 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake fluid level slightly low

front brake pads slightly worn

handbrake lever travel high

headlamps show yellow light

slight lip front brake discs

Fail 31 Jul 2015 104,280 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nsr / osr tyres starting to go out of shape

nsr / osr tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 31 Jul 2015 104,280 miles

nsr / osr tyres starting to go out of shape

nsr / osr tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 15 Aug 2014 90,444 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 May 2013 78,433 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 May 2013 78,433 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 May 2012 68,064 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 May 2011 60,830 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 49,493 miles

front discs worn

unable to check inner brake pads

Fail 25 May 2010 49,493 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front discs worn

unable to check inner brake pads

Pass 29 May 2009 37,543 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 37,542 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 May 2008 26,300 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 ULS is a 2005 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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