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AJ55 HCY

2005 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,654 mi
Last recorded134,654 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 HCY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2018 134,654 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Dec 2016 119,950 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush wishbone rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 110,374 miles

alternator belt deetriorated

both rear wheels slightly buckled

engine oil leak

n/s/r tyre worn inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Fail 26 Nov 2015 110,373 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

alternator belt deetriorated

both rear wheels slightly buckled

engine oil leak

n/s/r tyre worn inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 27 Nov 2014 104,444 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)

Fail 26 Nov 2014 104,444 miles

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

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 10 Oct 2013 99,192 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 92,256 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 92,256 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 83,321 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 70,113 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

exhaust mountings corroded

near side hand brake cable corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2010 70,113 miles

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

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

exhaust mountings corroded

near side hand brake cable corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2009 58,227 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 58,227 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 43,587 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 HCY is a 2005 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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