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AV05 JXJ

2005 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

235,268 mi
Last recorded235,268 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 JXJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2021 235,268 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

surface rust all under car

Fail 19 Feb 2021 235,268 miles

Rear Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

surface rust all under car

Pass 2 Mar 2019 230,723 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner tyre edge wearing high/low

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

manifold heat shield rattling

Pass 27 Feb 2018 226,024 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded chassis to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Feb 2018 226,024 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded chassis to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded chassis to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 220,144 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 220,144 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 211,550 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 211,550 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 202,758 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 188,677 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 172,032 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 154,307 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 132,995 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 132,995 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 107,037 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 80,799 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 52,412 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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AV05 JXJ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AV05 JXJ, 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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What year was AV05 JXJ registered?

AV05 JXJ is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 March 2005.

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