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AJ55 HFO

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

137,847 mi
Last recorded137,847 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 HFO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2018 137,847 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear exhaust bracket broke away

Pass 24 Jan 2017 127,586 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber feels soft when compressed no sign of leakage

Nearside registration plate light dim

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

exhaust heat shield loose

rear brake discs corroded on inner surfaces

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 24 Jan 2017 127,586 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front shock absorber feels soft when compressed no sign of leakage

Nearside registration plate light dim

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

exhaust heat shield loose

rear brake discs corroded on inner surfaces

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 25 Feb 2016 113,519 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Jan 2015 107,399 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 107,399 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2013 104,332 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)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 101,375 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 101,375 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 94,085 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 86,884 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 80,054 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

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

Fail 21 Oct 2009 80,054 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 70,400 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)

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 HFO is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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