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AJ55 YOE

2005 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

152,901 mi
Last recorded152,901 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 YOE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2025 152,901 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2024 142,690 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2023 137,146 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2023 137,146 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 129,215 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 118,424 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 110,632 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 99,908 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2017 92,418 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 86,738 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 80,729 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 80,729 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 18 Oct 2014 74,717 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2014 74,717 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 68,946 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 66,219 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Feb 2013 66,219 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jan 2012 61,026 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 61,026 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2011 52,749 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2010 39,791 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 27,377 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 24,994 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 YOE is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 YOE, 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 YOE is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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