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AJ55 HNG

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

119,040 mi
Last recorded119,040 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 HNG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2020 119,040 miles

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

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2020 119,040 miles

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

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2019 117,042 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 1 Dec 2018 107,646 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2018 107,646 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

oil level low

Pass 25 Nov 2017 100,458 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2017 100,457 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 93,565 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 93,564 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Oct 2015 88,504 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 29 Oct 2015 88,499 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 30% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 76,354 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 68,260 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Tyres Perished o/s/r and n/s/r

Pass 23 Oct 2013 68,260 miles

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

Rear Tyres Perished o/s/r and n/s/r

Pass 31 Aug 2012 58,207 miles

rear tyres cracking

Fail 31 Aug 2012 58,207 miles

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

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

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

rear tyres cracking

Pass 31 Aug 2011 43,017 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 31 Aug 2011 43,017 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 33,815 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 31,602 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 28,065 miles

Nearside 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 HNG is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 HNG, 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 HNG is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 December 2005.

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