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AJ05 VRG

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

148,967 mi
Last recorded148,967 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 VRG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2023 148,967 miles

Battery warning light illuminated

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2023 148,967 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Battery warning light illuminated

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2022 136,614 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2021 121,560 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 105,905 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 91,833 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 79,899 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 23 Aug 2018 79,899 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both side (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both sides dim and not illuminating plate (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 65,719 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 54,647 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 54,622 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 54,622 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 37,078 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 29,753 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 VRG is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VRG, 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 VRG registered?

AJ05 VRG is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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