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AJ54 RFN

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

110,478 mi
Last recorded110,478 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 RFN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2023 110,478 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

chip on wind screen

rear sub frame corroded

Fail 17 Aug 2023 110,478 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

chip on wind screen

rear sub frame corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2022 108,103 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fuel tank corroded.

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 105,335 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear fuel pipe coroded

feul tank straps coroded

Pass 10 Oct 2020 102,782 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both rear sills slightly corroded

fuel tank straps slightly corroded

metal clutch pipe corroded, nearside front

rear exhaust heat shield lose

Fail 9 Oct 2020 102,774 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative component disconnected by off side front wheel (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both rear sills slightly corroded

fuel tank straps slightly corroded

metal clutch pipe corroded, nearside front

rear exhaust heat shield lose

Pass 5 Apr 2019 96,161 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2019 96,122 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back line (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 90,742 miles

Engine management warning lamp on

Pass 5 May 2017 86,993 miles

Engine management warning lamp on

Offside Rear Wheel rim distorted slightly

Pass 9 May 2016 82,735 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

engine maqnagment light on

Fail 9 May 2016 82,735 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

engine maqnagment light on

Pass 28 Apr 2015 76,379 miles

Engine management warning lamp on

Nearside headlamp deteriorated but not seriously effecting pattern or light output

Offside rear tyre badly worn on inner edge

Pass 17 May 2014 69,895 miles

Gear box oil leak.

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

The N/S/R tyre is low on inner tread at 1.6mm and is cracking on tread.

Fail 14 May 2014 69,895 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Gear box oil leak.

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

The N/S/R tyre is low on inner tread at 1.6mm and is cracking on tread.

Pass 3 May 2013 63,097 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 57,492 miles

chips in windscren

rear pads wearing low

tailgate struts weak

Fail 16 May 2012 57,492 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

chips in windscren

rear pads wearing low

tailgate struts weak

Pass 22 Feb 2012 55,985 miles

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

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

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

cat baffles rattling and heat sheild is loose

offside headlamp washer unit leaking

Pass 19 Feb 2011 47,487 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 40,358 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 40,336 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 34,625 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 15 Feb 2008 26,492 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 26,487 miles

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

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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AJ54 RFN is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 AJ54 RFN, 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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AJ54 RFN is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 February 2005.

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