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AJ05 VZO

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

182,020 mi
Last recorded182,020 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Jul 2019 182,020 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 168,171 miles

Slight play in o/s/f and n/s/f wishbone rear bushes

Fail 28 Mar 2018 168,091 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill under the wing (6.1.B.2)

Slight play in o/s/f and n/s/f wishbone rear bushes

Pass 20 Apr 2017 162,480 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre stepping on inner edge

brake pedal anti slip pad starting to wear

Pass 4 Feb 2016 156,050 miles

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

brake pedal rubber is worn on the edge

Fail 4 Feb 2016 156,050 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

brake pedal rubber is worn on the edge

Pass 12 Feb 2015 146,485 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pedal rubber worn on corner

wipers starting to smear screen

Pass 29 Jan 2014 123,680 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

brake pedal rubber is worn on bottom corner

Pass 19 Feb 2013 103,644 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 15,138 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 64,218 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s/f tyre is at legal limit of 1.6mm outer edge

rear wiper split

reverse light is not working

Fail 20 Apr 2011 64,218 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/f tyre is at legal limit of 1.6mm outer edge

rear wiper split

reverse light is not working

Pass 28 Apr 2010 50,697 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 43,193 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 30,694 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 VZO is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VZO, 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 VZO is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 June 2005.

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