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AJ05 VXW

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

173,274 mi
Last recorded173,274 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 VXW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2021 173,274 miles

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

Front Coil spring worn both coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing/sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing/sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security prescribed areas (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 171,457 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 166,488 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 166,488 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 160,453 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2018 160,453 miles

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 143,782 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 135,897 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 131,630 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre wall cracking

offside front tyre wall cracking

Pass 16 Jun 2014 129,372 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 129,362 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 118,625 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 109,799 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 101,425 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 83,921 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 65,562 miles

front bumper/splash shield damaged

o/s/f foglamp smashed

wipers starting to smear and judder

Fail 19 Jun 2009 65,562 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

front bumper/splash shield damaged

o/s/f foglamp smashed

wipers starting to smear and judder

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 VXW is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VXW, 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 VXW registered?

AJ05 VXW is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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