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AJ55 HHS

2005 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

87,062 mi
Last recorded87,062 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 87,062 miles

Offside Front Lower wheel arch corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2024 80,000 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2024 79,997 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 72,762 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 66,581 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 66,581 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 62,508 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 62,281 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 56,039 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 8 Oct 2020 56,039 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Oct 2019 48,372 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear bushes have very slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 38,058 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER PLUS OUTER EDGES OF TYRE

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Pass 28 Oct 2017 31,414 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 29,901 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 28,468 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 26,953 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 25,112 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 23,396 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 21,192 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 19,307 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 19,307 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 15,918 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 12,453 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 HHS is a 2005 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 HHS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AJ55 HHS registered?

AJ55 HHS is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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