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AJ05 XEZ

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

169,961 mi
Last recorded169,961 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 XEZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2020 169,961 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 162,156 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 151,023 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 138,397 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view glass taped up (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre worn low and deteriorating

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

engine M;I;L; warning displayed

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 17 Feb 2017 138,393 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view glass taped up (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre worn low and deteriorating

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

engine M;I;L; warning displayed

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 2 Feb 2016 119,977 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing slightly rough

exhaust deteriorating

Pass 6 Feb 2015 100,904 miles

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

both front lower arm inner rear bushes deteriorating

exhaust deteriorating

Fail 6 Feb 2015 100,904 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front lower arm inner rear bushes deteriorating

exhaust deteriorating

Pass 8 Feb 2014 84,112 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 81,654 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 71,039 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 60,890 miles

All tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 7 Jul 2010 49,944 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 42,514 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2008 32,048 miles

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

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

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 XEZ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 XEZ, 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 XEZ registered?

AJ05 XEZ is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 July 2005.

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