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AJ05 ZSP

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

213,715 mi
Last recorded213,715 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2020 213,715 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2020 213,715 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 195,978 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 195,978 miles

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury n/s/f wing lower edge corroded, not secure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 181,058 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 181,058 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 164,223 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 164,223 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 152,344 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 152,344 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 141,046 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2014 120,204 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 120,204 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 96,439 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 96,439 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 77,112 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake discs slight pitted.

Nearside Rear 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 26 Jan 2011 65,259 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2010 54,223 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 54,223 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 34,026 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 ZSP is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ZSP, 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 ZSP registered?

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

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