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AV05 NJX

2005 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

94,139 mi
Last recorded94,139 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 NJX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 94,139 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2026 94,139 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2025 93,683 miles

ABS lamp switched of during test

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 92,948 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 91,660 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 90,564 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 88,895 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear underside within 30 cm from suspension prescribed area corrosion but not excessive

Pass 19 Mar 2020 86,891 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 85,833 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective bothside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre has perishing on outer and inner edge

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Mar 2019 85,832 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective bothside (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively bothside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear tyre has perishing on outer and inner edge

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 84,233 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt O/S/R & N/S/R ()

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both lamps (1.7.5a)

Fail 29 Mar 2018 84,233 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt O/S/R & N/S/R ()

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both lamps (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 80,587 miles

Both rear radius arm rubber bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Exhaust flexi mesh is insecure but not blowing

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

Fail 27 Mar 2017 80,587 miles

Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam Both (1.7.4a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Both rear radius arm rubber bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Exhaust flexi mesh is insecure but not blowing

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

Pass 24 Mar 2016 78,398 miles

Nearside Front tyres wearing on edges

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Offside Front tyres wearing on both edges

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Fail 24 Mar 2016 78,398 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyres wearing on edges

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyres wearing on both edges

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 23 Mar 2015 75,819 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2015 75,819 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 73,762 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 71,137 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Mar 2012 67,179 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 63,715 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 63,715 miles

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 25 Mar 2010 59,490 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 59,490 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 55,010 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 55,010 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 38,505 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 NJX is a 2005 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 NJX, 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 NJX registered?

AV05 NJX is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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