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AU05 NJF

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

146,263 mi
Last recorded146,263 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 NJF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 146,263 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust mounting by flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both front shocks (5.3.2 (d))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing slightly more on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Sep 2025 146,263 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both rears (4.4.3 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust mounting by flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both front shocks (5.3.2 (d))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing slightly more on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 140,197 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak offside drive shaft area by gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 134,294 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2023 134,281 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 128,152 miles

Both rear link arms have slight play

Rear exhaust blowing slightly from split

Pass 24 Aug 2021 122,422 miles

Exhaust the flexi pipe deteriorated and centre box corroded and minor leak of gases

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2020 118,504 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing more on inner edge and tread depth 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing more on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box corroded and slight blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 May 2019 112,847 miles

Both front wishbone bushes starting to split and have play

Pass 31 May 2018 109,087 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 105,410 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 101,979 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 100,128 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 92,688 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2013 86,487 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Dec 2012 78,620 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 69,211 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 53,218 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 39,001 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 28,853 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 NJF is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 NJF, 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 NJF is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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