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AJ55 HJV

2005 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

105,951 mi
Last recorded105,951 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 HJV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2022 105,951 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 101,059 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 85,505 miles

Coil spring corroded both front and both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

n/s front inner drive shaft gator slightly deteriorated

Pass 24 Jul 2018 80,290 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON MINIMUM LEGAL DEPTH (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2017 68,643 miles

both front tyres cracked on inner side walls

Pass 29 Mar 2016 60,758 miles

Engine management light illuminated.

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Fail 29 Mar 2016 60,758 miles

Engine management light illuminated.

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 22 May 2015 55,986 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 50,689 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 46,821 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 41,950 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 34,677 miles

both rear indicator bulbs starting to fade to white

engine undersheild fitted at time of test

n/s front tyre wearing low

n/s wiper blade in poor condition

o/s inner cv boot split and leaking

small split in o/s/f tyre outer wall

Pass 21 Jun 2010 25,840 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 21,974 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Fail 19 Oct 2009 21,974 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 16,361 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 HJV is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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

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