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AJ05 UMB

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

109,865 mi
Last recorded109,865 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 UMB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 109,865 miles

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

Offside Front Lower wing holed

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

Fail 24 Jul 2025 109,864 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower wing holed

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

Pass 24 Jul 2024 109,590 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2024 109,590 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fail 24 Jul 2024 109,590 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 109,268 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 108,873 miles

Offside Front wing corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2022 108,873 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front wing corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2021 108,364 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 107,831 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 107,152 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 107,128 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 106,089 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 103,104 miles

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to break away (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Nov 2017 103,104 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to break away (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 96,650 miles

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

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

eng management warning lamp illuminated

Fail 7 Nov 2016 96,650 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases @ centre join (7.1.2)

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

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

eng management warning lamp illuminated

Pass 2 Nov 2015 90,648 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases @ join (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' lower n/s has a stonechip (8.3.1d)

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

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

eng malfunction warning lamp illuminated

Pass 4 Nov 2014 84,760 miles

noise from N/S/Front yet no play detected

Pass 5 Nov 2013 79,155 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2012 72,546 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 72,546 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 65,313 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 60,196 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 49,045 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 37,229 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear tyre treads low 2mm

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 UMB is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 UMB, 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 UMB is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 June 2005.

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