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AJ55 MWC

2005 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,471 mi
Last recorded104,471 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2022 104,471 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2022 104,471 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 98,037 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 90,434 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2020 90,432 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 84,255 miles

undertrays and sill covers fitted

Fail 25 Nov 2019 84,255 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

undertrays and sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2018 73,403 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 65,377 miles

Front wiper blades smearing screen

under tray and engine cover fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2016 60,517 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine cover and under tray fitted to vehicle

o/s/f tyre worn bold on very inner edge

vehicles internal headlight adjuster used to recheck headlight aim

Fail 9 Nov 2016 60,517 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine cover and under tray fitted to vehicle

o/s/f tyre worn bold on very inner edge

vehicles internal headlight adjuster used to recheck headlight aim

Pass 11 Nov 2015 56,003 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2014 51,954 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near and offside front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Nov 2013 46,646 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 46,646 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 41,024 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

noise from front brakes when opperated

Pass 2 Nov 2011 35,920 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

near and offside front brake discs worn/pitted

Pass 16 Nov 2010 30,954 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

near and offside front brake discs lipped

near and offside front wiper blades smearing screen

Pass 19 Nov 2009 26,941 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 22,119 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front wiper blades smearing screen

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 MWC is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 MWC, 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 MWC is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 November 2005.

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