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AJ55 GYH

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

123,203 mi
Last recorded123,203 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 GYH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 123,203 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2024 120,025 miles

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

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

offside h/brake low efficiency

Fail 19 Nov 2024 120,025 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

offside h/brake low efficiency

Pass 23 Nov 2023 116,956 miles

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

sill corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2022 113,557 miles

H/BRAKE EFFICIENCY ONLY JUST MET

Pass 18 Nov 2021 110,706 miles

h/brake efficiency only just met

Pass 26 Nov 2020 109,103 miles

steering slightly notchy

Fail 24 Nov 2020 109,102 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

steering slightly notchy

Pass 21 May 2019 104,855 miles

h/brake efficiency only just met

Pass 24 May 2018 99,884 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

exhaust heat shield loose

front tyres getting low

Pass 11 May 2017 94,253 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Rear silencer outer casing rusty

Fail 11 May 2017 94,253 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Rear silencer outer casing rusty

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 May 2016 88,730 miles

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

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

Rear silencer rusty

Pass 18 May 2015 83,452 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 83,452 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2014 78,469 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 78,469 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2013 72,915 miles

front tyres wearing on inside of tread

Fail 20 May 2013 72,915 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front tyres wearing on inside of tread

Pass 24 May 2012 62,279 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 50,366 miles

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

both rear tyres worn uneven on inner edge

Pass 4 Sep 2010 44,366 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2009 34,156 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)

Pass 19 Sep 2009 34,156 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 14,122 miles

smoke test reached max permited

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 GYH is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 AJ55 GYH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AJ55 GYH registered?

AJ55 GYH is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 October 2005.

Is AJ55 GYH safe to buy?

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