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AJ55 MFV

2005 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

118,128 mi
Last recorded118,128 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 MFV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2016 118,128 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 108,312 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 108,300 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 12 Jun 2015 104,468 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 104,468 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 99,353 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2013 87,563 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2012 76,979 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 5 Nov 2012 76,979 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 22 Nov 2011 63,476 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 63,476 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 52,680 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 42,326 miles

Engine undershield fitted, some items poor visability

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

No emissions printoff due to emissions too low for tester

Pass 1 Dec 2008 30,801 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 MFV is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc 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 MFV, 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 MFV registered?

AJ55 MFV is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 December 2005.

Is AJ55 MFV safe to buy?

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