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AU05 TEJ

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

39,030 mi
Last recorded39,030 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 TEJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2017 39,030 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 39,027 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 38,542 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 38,076 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

surface cracks on both rear tyres

Pass 10 Jan 2014 37,899 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 37,743 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 37,288 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 36,738 miles

traces of grease around n/s inner drive shaft boot

Pass 18 Jan 2010 36,534 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 35,994 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 35,457 miles

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

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

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 TEJ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 TEJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU05 TEJ registered?

AU05 TEJ is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is AU05 TEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU05 TEJ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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