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AJ05 XDA

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

127,836 mi
Last recorded127,836 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 127,836 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2025 118,581 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 108,031 miles

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

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

Fail 1 May 2024 107,892 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2023 99,555 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Jul 2023 99,529 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2022 91,150 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front wing holed with corrosion

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 20 Jun 2022 91,138 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Both wings holed with corrosion

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 89,250 miles

Offside Front Inner CV Joint on driveshaft has light grease film, boot secure and preventing ingress of dirt.

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion on sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2021 89,250 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Inner CV Joint on driveshaft has light grease film, boot secure and preventing ingress of dirt.

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion on sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 86,458 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2020 86,439 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 82,199 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inside edge

Offside Rear Upper Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 5 Jun 2019 82,181 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inside edge

Offside Rear Upper Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 77,666 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Sill may have been inappropriately repaired.

Fail 15 Jun 2018 77,552 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Sill may have been inappropriately repaired.

Pass 14 Jun 2017 73,690 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 68,416 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 63,202 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2015 63,202 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 58,249 miles

advise ehaust mounting corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2014 58,249 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise ehaust mounting corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2013 52,865 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2013 52,865 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 48,103 miles

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

slight leak from steering rack

Pass 8 Jun 2011 42,401 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 36,199 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 30,449 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 30,449 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 23,212 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 XDA is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XDA, 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 XDA is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 June 2005.

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