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AJ05 VRM

2005 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

96,109 mi
Last recorded96,109 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 VRM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2018 96,109 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 86,177 miles

Both front outer sills corroded

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 81,016 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 75,536 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2014 75,536 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 69,823 miles

rear brake pads approx. 75% worn

rear exhaust bracket deteriorating

rear reg. plate deteriorating

Pass 16 Jun 2012 64,233 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 59,270 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake pads approximately 80% Worn, advise Discs & Pads in 5000 Miles

Front tyres worn on outer edges

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Jun 2011 59,270 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake pads approximately 80% Worn, advise Discs & Pads in 5000 Miles

Front tyres worn on outer edges

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 53,323 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 45,644 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 36,416 miles

Advise only one washer jet each side poor operation

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 VRM is a 2005 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VRM, 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 VRM registered?

AJ05 VRM is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 June 2005.

Is AJ05 VRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ05 VRM shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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