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AJ05 XEH

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

178,610 mi
Last recorded178,610 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2016 178,610 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 164,784 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 153,719 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

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

bearings noisey on engine

n/s/r handbrake effeciancy only just passed needs attn

Fail 30 Jun 2014 153,719 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

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

bearings noisey on engine

n/s/r handbrake effeciancy only just passed needs attn

Pass 1 Jul 2013 144,238 miles

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

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

Oil leak

brake fluid resevoir low

rear heat shield above silencer insecure

wiper blades will soon need replacing

Pass 18 Jun 2012 137,740 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

baffles loose inside rear silencer

o/s/r wheel bearing noisey but no play or roughness

Pass 13 Jun 2011 130,617 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2010 124,892 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 98,405 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 69,495 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 XEH is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 XEH, 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 XEH registered?

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

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