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AJ55 MKN

2005 Ford Focus

Orange Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

79,616 mi
Last recorded79,616 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 MKN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2022 79,616 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer edges perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside front/ offside front and offside rear inner sills slightly bent and lightly corroded (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 79,148 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2021 79,148 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2019 79,116 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 77,756 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2017 77,756 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 71,949 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge perished (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit flat spot on legal limit of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside headlight levelling sensor arm broken

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

coolant leak ?

exhaust front pipe to turbo bolt missing

Pass 10 Oct 2015 62,104 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2015 62,104 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 53,115 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 53,050 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 53,044 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 30,123 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 26,039 miles

Required Tapely meter test on Brakes, As brake Roller Test would foul Spoilers.

Pass 11 Nov 2008 18,127 miles

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

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

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

Rear 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 MKN is a 2005 Ford Focus in Orange with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 MKN, 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 MKN is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 November 2005.

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