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AX05 JZN

2005 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

177,096 mi
Last recorded177,096 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX05 JZN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2022 177,096 miles

Nearside Front Lower wing corroded

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower wing corroded

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

reverse lights nw

Fail 22 Dec 2022 177,096 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower wing corroded

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower wing corroded

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

reverse lights nw

Pass 23 Dec 2021 172,559 miles

Nearside Front Lower wing corroded

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded

Offside Front Lower wing corroded

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded

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

bonnet latch poor

reverse lights nw

Fail 20 Dec 2021 172,559 miles

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower wing corroded

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded

Offside Front Lower wing corroded

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded

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

bonnet latch poor

reverse lights nw

Pass 22 Dec 2020 170,022 miles

Nearside Front Lower wing corroded

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 163,468 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower wing corroded

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 13 Jun 2019 163,468 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower wing corroded

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 155,664 miles

Nearside Front Lower wing holed

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

coolant tank cable tied in

Fail 14 Jun 2018 155,664 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower wing holed

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

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

coolant tank cable tied in

Pass 17 Jun 2017 148,776 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 137,668 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2016 137,668 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 127,641 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 119,066 miles

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

Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

nearside rear tyre cracking slightly

Pass 17 Jun 2014 119,066 miles

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

Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

nearside rear tyre cracking slightly

Pass 19 Apr 2013 98,828 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 88,773 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2012 88,773 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 76,102 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 58,284 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 19 May 2009 49,665 miles

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

O/S Inner C.V Joint leaking

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 19 May 2009 49,665 miles

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

O/S Inner C.V Joint leaking

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

Pass 22 May 2008 39,839 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2008 39,839 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e) DANGEROUS

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

rear wiper blade split

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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AX05 JZN is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AX05 JZN, 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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AX05 JZN is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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