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AJ55 HGE

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

123,169 mi
Last recorded123,169 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2019 123,169 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 116,679 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 38,253 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 109,433 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 102,322 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 95,210 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 95,188 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 May 2014 87,438 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 84,409 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 72,739 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 62,087 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 48,124 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front discs slightly worn

Pass 13 Jan 2010 35,667 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 23,024 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 HGE is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HGE, 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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What year was AJ55 HGE registered?

AJ55 HGE is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 November 2005.

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