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AJ05 ZXZ

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

191,438 mi
Last recorded191,438 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2019 191,438 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 191,424 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 160,820 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2018 160,819 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 137,657 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)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 98,042 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2016 98,042 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear exhaust bracket broken.

Pass 9 Mar 2015 92,235 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Mar 2014 84,939 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 75,436 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 62,843 miles

front tyres starting to wear

Pass 22 Feb 2011 37,747 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 25,766 miles

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

small cut in outer sidewall of offside rear tyre no cords exposed

Pass 24 Feb 2009 19,930 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 16,765 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 ZXZ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZXZ, 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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AJ05 ZXZ is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 July 2005.

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