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AJ55 CAA

2005 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

126,004 mi
Last recorded126,004 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 CAA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2024 126,004 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 122,895 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 13 Sep 2023 122,895 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 120,437 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 119,830 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 117,380 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

battery warning light on

Fail 18 Jul 2020 117,268 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

battery warning light on

Pass 9 Jul 2019 112,653 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust shield slight insecure

Fail 9 Jul 2019 112,653 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust shield slight insecure

Pass 6 Jul 2018 107,636 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 102,007 miles

Offside Front Outer deep cut to outer side wall

Pass 13 Jul 2016 97,044 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 91,981 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seat fitted to nearside rear seat position

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

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 7 Jul 2014 86,755 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 81,405 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 77,564 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

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

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

rear exhaust mount broken exhaust still supported ok

Pass 8 Dec 2011 69,063 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 59,539 miles

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

advise wipers poor

strong advise n/s/r handbrake effort getting low

Fail 26 Nov 2010 59,539 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

advise wipers poor

strong advise n/s/r handbrake effort getting low

Pass 9 Dec 2009 49,946 miles

205/55/16/91v continental

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front brake discs worn

strong advisory that the offside front inner brake pad is wearing thin

very strong advisory that both rear tyre are worn to the limit (advise replacement)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 39,736 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 38,264 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2008 38,215 miles

Nearside 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)

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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AJ55 CAA is a 2005 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 AJ55 CAA, 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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AJ55 CAA is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 November 2005.

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