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AJ55 HDA

2005 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

69,290 mi
Last recorded69,290 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2019 69,290 miles

Engine Coolant Low

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Oct 2019 69,290 miles

Engine Coolant Low

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps O/S AND N/S (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 66,955 miles

Oil Leak Possibly From Inter Cooler Pipe

Fail 2 Oct 2018 66,955 miles

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

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

Oil Leak Possibly From Inter Cooler Pipe

Pass 5 Oct 2017 64,772 miles

Oil leak from oil cooler ()

Pass 14 Oct 2016 62,774 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 59,039 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 59,032 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 59,032 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2014 56,044 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 Oct 2014 56,044 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 17 Oct 2013 51,954 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 51,954 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 48,186 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2011 43,570 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 39,209 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)

age related cracks on both rear tyres.

Pass 19 Oct 2009 34,937 miles

nearside front tyre worn down on inside shoulder.

Pass 6 Oct 2008 31,803 miles

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

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 HDA is a 2005 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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