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AU05 TJY

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

96,107 mi
Last recorded96,107 miles
Recorded on15 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2024 96,107 miles

Offside Front wing corroded

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 May 2024 96,106 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill box end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front wing corroded

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 93,461 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2023 93,449 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2022 91,024 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged both n/s tyres damaged sidewalls (curbed) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 88,646 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts damaged on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts low 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Jun 2021 88,644 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts damaged on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts low 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 86,422 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 85,205 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes coverd in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 83,746 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 83,744 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 81,711 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (3.5.1i)

exhaust corrosion

rear blade split

Pass 17 Jun 2016 79,768 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 May 2016 79,767 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 76,556 miles

A/C pump slight oil leak

All tyres perishing and cracking

Both front tyres thinning on inner edges and on 2.3mm of tread depth

Both rear inner sill's corroded

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Front braking disc's lipped

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

coolant level low

Pass 15 May 2014 71,865 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2013 68,618 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2012 63,983 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 May 2011 56,652 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2010 49,156 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2009 40,561 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 36,611 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 TJY is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 TJY, 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 TJY registered?

AU05 TJY is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 July 2005.

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