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AJ55 MKZ

2005 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

183,777 mi
Last recorded183,777 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2015
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 MKZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2015 183,777 miles

NOISE SQUEEK FROM N/S/F FURTHER INVESTIGATION REQUIRED

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

STRONG ADVISE ON FRONT SHOCKS

UNDERBODY AND SUSPENSION HAS SURFACE RUST

front shocks in poor condition very little damping effect and misting of oil ADVISE EARLY ATTENSION

Fail 5 Jun 2015 183,777 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

NOISE SQUEEK FROM N/S/F FURTHER INVESTIGATION REQUIRED

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

STRONG ADVISE ON FRONT SHOCKS

UNDERBODY AND SUSPENSION HAS SURFACE RUST

front shocks in poor condition very little damping effect and misting of oil ADVISE EARLY ATTENSION

Pass 4 Jun 2014 172,347 miles

EMISSIONS TOO CLEAN TO MEASURE

NOISE ENGINE AREA

front and rear brake discs wearing

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 3 Jun 2013 160,667 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 148,772 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2011 136,933 miles

n/s/r tyre 3mm

Fail 7 May 2011 136,933 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/r tyre 3mm

Pass 6 May 2010 113,608 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 87,193 miles

rightged/ hand door mirror glass cracked / damaged outer edge view to rear not grately impaired

Pass 22 May 2008 60,342 miles

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

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

Off-side door mirror damaged but not effecting drivers veiw.

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 MKZ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MKZ, 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 MKZ registered?

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

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