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AJ55 CDF

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

146,258 mi
Last recorded146,258 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 CDF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2023 146,258 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 141,176 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 136,946 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 134,359 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2019 130,025 miles

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

Rear heat shield att soon

Pass 27 Apr 2018 125,690 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 117,022 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2017 117,022 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 105,505 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 92,161 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 76,842 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Mar 2013 64,581 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 63,019 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 62,966 miles

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

visual inspection only on nearside rear belt as child seat in place

Pass 16 May 2011 52,575 miles

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

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)

Fail 9 May 2011 52,379 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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)

Pass 17 May 2010 44,003 miles

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

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 19 Nov 2009 39,709 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 39,709 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 29,721 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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AJ55 CDF is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 AJ55 CDF, 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 CDF is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 November 2005.

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