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AJ55 MUA

2005 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

82,852 mi
Last recorded82,852 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2017 82,852 miles

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2017 82,851 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust system blocked, causing back presure (7.3.A.1)

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2016 75,803 miles

Rear SUSPENSION COMPONENTS RUSTY

Fail 29 Nov 2016 75,799 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear SUSPENSION COMPONENTS RUSTY

Pass 4 Dec 2015 70,414 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 66,007 miles

rear suspension bushes in poor condition and have wear

Fail 2 Dec 2014 66,006 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear suspension bushes in poor condition and have wear

Pass 2 Dec 2013 59,157 miles

both front inner wishbone bushes are worn and have play

nearside front tyre is badlyh worn on inner section outside of main tread but close to reaching ply. Tyre should be replaced

o/s/r inner wheel arch plastic sheild is not correctly secured and close to rubbing tyre in normal position. Rubbing tyre with axle jacked up

offside front tyre heavily worn on inner egde

Fail 2 Dec 2013 59,157 miles

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

both front inner wishbone bushes are worn and have play

nearside front tyre is badlyh worn on inner section outside of main tread but close to reaching ply. Tyre should be replaced

o/s/r inner wheel arch plastic sheild is not correctly secured and close to rubbing tyre in normal position. Rubbing tyre with axle jacked up

offside front tyre heavily worn on inner egde

Pass 4 Apr 2013 52,798 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 52,798 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 46,392 miles

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

both front brake discs in poor condition

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 9 Nov 2010 41,116 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 31,520 miles

Advise vehicle emissions too clean to be picked up on smoke tester

Fail 6 Nov 2009 31,520 miles

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

Advise nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

Advise vehicle emissions too clean to be picked up on smoke tester

Pass 13 Nov 2008 22,050 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)

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 MUA is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MUA, 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 MUA is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 November 2005.

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