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AJ55 MYC

2005 Ford Focus

Orange Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

62,941 mi
Last recorded62,941 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 MYC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 62,941 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2024 61,713 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2024 61,711 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn foremost pin/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 57,631 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2022 54,561 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 52,241 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both from arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 50,212 miles

Central Central Rear seat belt stork present with no corresponding belt

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2020 50,211 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Central Central Rear seat belt stork present with no corresponding belt

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2019 48,753 miles

Central Rear seat belt stork present with no corresponding belt

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damage (run on flat) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 46,860 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is on 3mm

Offside Rear tyre is on 3mm

both rear coil springs are corroded

Fail 5 Nov 2018 46,860 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inside sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both rear coil springs are corroded

Offside Rear tyre is on 3mm

Nearside Rear tyre is on 3mm

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 44,790 miles

both rear tyres worn

Pass 1 Nov 2016 41,360 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 41,349 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 38,931 miles

Centre Rear Seatbelt missing but is not required

Fail 30 Oct 2015 38,931 miles

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

Centre Rear Seatbelt missing but is not required

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2014 36,049 miles

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

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

battery security poor

both door mirrors damaged slightly but not seriously affecting drivers view

centre seat belt missing (buckle still present)

Fail 8 Nov 2014 36,049 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

battery security poor

Pass 5 Nov 2013 33,207 miles

Centre seat belt - missing

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2013 33,207 miles

Centre seat belt - missing

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing 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 29 Oct 2012 29,168 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 25,892 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 22,417 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 19,563 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 6 Nov 2008 16,604 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 MYC is a 2005 Ford Focus in Orange with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 MYC, 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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What year was AJ55 MYC registered?

AJ55 MYC is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 November 2005.

Is AJ55 MYC safe to buy?

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