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AJ55 MVW

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

124,926 mi
Last recorded124,926 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 MVW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2018 124,926 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 120,250 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 116,858 miles

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

Offside Rear o/s/r parkbrake efficency only just met may require adjustment or repair

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 109,146 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 104,499 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Dec 2013 99,570 miles

both rear tyres cracking and look in poor condition

Fail 2 Dec 2013 99,570 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

both rear tyres cracking and look in poor condition

Pass 10 Dec 2012 84,181 miles

Both rear brake discs glazed and scored on friction surfaces.

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

Fail 10 Dec 2012 84,181 miles

Both rear brake discs glazed and scored on friction surfaces.

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 70,228 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn unevenly to 3mm on inner edge.

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

Offside front tyre worn unevenly to 3mm on edge, also nail in tread at flat angle.

Fail 7 Dec 2011 70,228 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre worn unevenly to 3mm on inner edge.

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

Offside front tyre worn unevenly to 3mm on edge, also nail in tread at flat angle.

Pass 13 Dec 2010 59,058 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 59,053 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 41,677 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Dec 2009 41,677 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2008 33,820 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 MVW is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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