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AJ55 MVM

2005 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

195,719 mi
Last recorded195,719 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2014
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 MVM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2014 195,719 miles

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

silencer outer case corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2014 195,644 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

silencer outer case corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2013 181,175 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak

Front brake discs worn

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside wiper blade worn

Rear brake discs worn

Rear silencer outer skin deteriorated

Fail 27 Jun 2013 181,175 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak

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

Front brake discs worn

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside wiper blade worn

Rear brake discs worn

Rear silencer outer skin deteriorated

Pass 3 Jul 2012 159,303 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 153,857 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

interior mirror missing

Pass 30 Jun 2011 144,380 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 144,380 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 123,574 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 123,568 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 123,424 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 79,026 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 57,716 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 57,714 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 MVM is a 2005 Ford Focus in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 MVM, 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 MVM is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 November 2005.

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