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AJ05 XFU

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

111,775 mi
Last recorded111,775 miles
Recorded on3 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 XFU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 May 2016 111,775 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2016 111,719 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2015 99,017 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2014 83,629 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 67,102 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 49,147 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 45,537 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

rear tyres perishing

under tray fitted

Pass 30 Jun 2010 39,642 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 34,265 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 29,147 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 XFU is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel 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 XFU, 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 XFU registered?

AJ05 XFU is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 July 2005.

Is AJ05 XFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ05 XFU shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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