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AU05 LNJ

2005 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 LNJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2018
Pass 17 Oct 2016 123,181 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 121,101 miles

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

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

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

check engine light on

Pass 5 Nov 2014 110,300 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 103,316 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 103,316 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 92,246 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 92,246 miles

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

Offside Rear 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)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 89,734 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 80,275 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 80,275 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 71,424 miles

Both front brake discs slightly lipped.Both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear subframe and suspension arms starting to corrode.o/s/f/i cv boot slight grease seepage.o/s/f arch inner panel insecure.No spare tyre.

Fail 4 Nov 2009 71,424 miles

Both front brake discs slightly lipped.Both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear subframe and suspension arms starting to corrode.o/s/f/i cv boot slight grease seepage.o/s/f arch inner panel insecure.No spare tyre.

Pass 14 Jul 2009 68,587 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 55,717 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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AU05 LNJ is a 2005 Ford Focus in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AU05 LNJ, 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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AU05 LNJ is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 July 2005.

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