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AJ05 VRL

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

165,411 mi
Last recorded165,411 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 VRL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2018 165,411 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 165,410 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 152,541 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 136,244 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 128,936 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 128,916 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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)

child seat in rear unable to test belt

Pass 10 Sep 2014 119,240 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge.

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 9 Sep 2014 119,239 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge.

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 14 Aug 2013 110,983 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 110,983 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 101,002 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 95,642 miles

Front brake discs slightly pitted

Oil cap missing

Rear seat belts not checked

Pass 12 Nov 2010 86,173 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 83,468 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside and offside rear tyre's wearing more on inside

Pass 15 Jul 2009 65,531 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 49,360 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 VRL is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VRL, 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 VRL is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 July 2005.

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