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AJ05 XFX

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

261,498 mi
Last recorded261,498 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2022 261,498 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2022 261,495 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 250,108 miles

faulty fog lamp

Fail 7 Dec 2021 249,941 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested excessive smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

faulty fog lamp

Pass 9 Dec 2020 235,234 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2019 225,643 miles

Condition of exhaust

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 218,990 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 214,819 miles

chip in the front windscreen

engine oil leaks apparent

exhaust corroded and thin in places

front number plate in poor condition

rear discs and pads in poor condition

reverse light not working

Fail 7 Jun 2017 214,811 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

chip in the front windscreen

engine oil leaks apparent

exhaust corroded and thin in places

front number plate in poor condition

rear discs and pads in poor condition

reverse light not working

Pass 1 Jun 2016 211,458 miles

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

Front engine under cover fitted

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Nearside Rear coil spring very corroded but not brocken

Rear rear exhaust box very corroded but not blowing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 205,385 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear exhaust hanger is broken but the system si still adiquatly supported

slight play detected in nearside off steering system

Pass 13 Jun 2014 198,462 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

o/s/front inner wing plastic shield insecure

Pass 15 Jun 2013 173,081 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 173,079 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 149,867 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front tyre wearing on shoulder.

Pass 3 Jul 2011 120,333 miles

Both front tyres are wearing low on shoulders.

Pass 20 Jul 2010 92,892 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 64,210 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 61,398 miles

slight movement in steering rack

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 XFX is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 XFX, 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 XFX registered?

AJ05 XFX is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 August 2005.

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