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AJ55 HBA

2005 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

168,234 mi
Last recorded168,234 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 HBA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2021 168,234 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 165,898 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 163,422 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 157,416 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 152,395 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure on some of its fixings

exhaust hanger missing on rear section,system still supported.

Fail 6 Oct 2017 152,389 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 142,806 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 142,806 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 133,284 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 133,284 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 123,985 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 119,666 miles

Exhaust emissions to clean to register

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

Rear exhaust mounting corroded & weak

Slight drag on o/s/r brake

Pass 7 Oct 2013 119,666 miles

Exhaust emissions to clean to register

Rear exhaust mounting corroded & weak

Slight drag on o/s/r brake

Pass 7 Aug 2012 115,165 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 101,535 miles

both rear disc slightly worn

Pass 2 Oct 2010 80,350 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 60,751 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 60,610 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 38,828 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 HBA is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 HBA, 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 HBA is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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