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AJ05 XAL

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

88,952 mi
Last recorded88,952 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2020 88,952 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 86,325 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 83,263 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 81,400 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 81,400 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement dog bone (6.1.D.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Nov 2016 79,141 miles

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

Oil leak ()

dog bone worn

engine has a slight misfire but don't affect emissions

exhaust bracket broke but still scure

Fail 1 Nov 2016 79,141 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

dog bone worn

engine has a slight misfire but don't affect emissions

exhaust bracket broke but still scure

Pass 5 Oct 2015 74,680 miles

oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2014 70,035 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f door has damage and n/s/r door

Pass 30 Oct 2013 65,154 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

exhaust system corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2012 56,569 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 55,394 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 6 Jun 2012 55,394 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 May 2011 50,050 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 50,050 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 44,453 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 44,453 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 34,899 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 22,862 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 XAL is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 XAL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AJ05 XAL registered?

AJ05 XAL is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 June 2005.

Is AJ05 XAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ05 XAL shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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