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AJ55 MRU

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,597 mi
Last recorded104,597 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 MRU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2022 104,597 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 99,219 miles

Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2021 99,219 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 94,891 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 94,891 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 87,669 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 80,198 miles

both rear tyres worn uneven

rear coil springs rusty

Fail 5 Jun 2018 80,177 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a))

Road wheel fixing missing both front missing 1 nut each (5.2.1 (a) (i))

both rear tyres worn uneven

rear coil springs rusty

Pass 26 Jun 2017 72,747 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Jun 2016 64,806 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 55,730 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 53,220 miles

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

zero emission

Pass 23 Jul 2011 53,150 miles

nearside front tyre deteriorated outer wall

Fail 21 Jul 2011 53,129 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

both sides front and both sides rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 8 Mar 2010 47,882 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 37,972 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 MRU is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MRU, 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 MRU registered?

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

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