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AJ05 WYB

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

159,433 mi
Last recorded159,433 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2024 159,433 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion across various suspension components

Fail 26 Jun 2024 159,414 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion across various suspension components

Pass 8 Jul 2023 149,823 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 142,172 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 133,103 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 125,639 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 117,844 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 117,844 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 106,060 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 94,805 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 84,440 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 72,831 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 72,831 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 68,136 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 68,136 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 63,247 miles

front number plate damaged

Pass 15 Jun 2012 57,228 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 50,070 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 42,924 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2010 42,924 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 33,888 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 33,888 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 24,468 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 WYB is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 WYB, 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 WYB is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 June 2005.

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