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AJ55 MTV

2005 Ford Focus

Orange Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

122,634 mi
Last recorded122,634 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 122,634 miles

Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced bottom of front wings both sides (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ns and os sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2025 121,532 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 28 May 2024 116,974 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2023 112,750 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 107,766 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 99,408 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 97,090 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 93,706 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 82,027 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 82,025 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2017 80,805 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 6 Apr 2016 80,056 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Apr 2016 80,054 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 76,052 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Mar 2015 76,052 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 67,679 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 59,904 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 51,803 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 42,434 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 32,993 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 28,213 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 19,110 miles

sill and engine covers fitted

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 MTV is a 2005 Ford Focus in Orange with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 MTV, 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 MTV registered?

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

Is AJ55 MTV safe to buy?

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