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AJ05 VYW

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,099 mi
Last recorded94,099 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2022 94,099 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2021 86,003 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 78,654 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 72,395 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2018 68,789 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (7.1.2)

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

Nearside indicator lens missing

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge 2055516 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 May 2018 68,784 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror cover (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (7.1.2)

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

Nearside indicator lens missing

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge 2055516 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 55,086 miles

parking brake just passed at 17%.

Fail 17 Mar 2017 55,086 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

parking brake just passed at 17%.

Pass 10 Oct 2016 53,787 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 13 Oct 2015 46,428 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 6 Oct 2014 41,775 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 41,770 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 37,119 miles

Oil leak

both front suspension arms have slight play in rear bush

front brake pads 70% worn

o/s/f brake disc inner face in poor condition

Pass 11 Oct 2012 32,586 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Oct 2011 27,584 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 22,463 miles

all 4 tyres are cracking slightly around the tread edges

Pass 11 Feb 2010 18,618 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 18,618 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 13,422 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Feb 2008 7,786 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 VYW is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VYW, 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 VYW registered?

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

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