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AJ55 MXA

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

91,058 mi
Last recorded91,058 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 MXA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2021 91,058 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 88,441 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 88,396 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 82,693 miles

Front Lower ENGINE COVERS FITTED

Rear BOOT-FULL LOADED-NOT TESTED

Fail 31 May 2019 82,693 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged ALL AROUND CIRCUMFERENCE-INNER-LIKELY TO FAIL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower ENGINE COVERS FITTED

Rear BOOT-FULL LOADED-NOT TESTED

Pass 8 May 2018 72,228 miles

Oil leak under trays fitted ()

Pass 2 Jun 2017 64,500 miles

Central Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak ()

engine covers fitted

Fail 2 Jun 2017 64,499 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour all 4 (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Central Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak ()

engine covers fitted

Pass 13 Apr 2016 46,719 miles

both rear indicators starting to show white light

nearside front indicator starting to show white light

Fail 11 Apr 2016 46,672 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

both rear indicators starting to show white light

nearside front indicator starting to show white light

Pass 27 Apr 2015 35,320 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 32,474 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 26,997 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 24,649 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 22,087 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 19,215 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 16,359 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 12,896 miles

offside handbrake outer cable damaged

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 MXA is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 MXA, 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 MXA is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 November 2005.

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