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AE05 YVL

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

51,796 mi
Last recorded51,796 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 YVL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 18 Jun 2026 51,796 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 47,948 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 47,577 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 45,480 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 41,489 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2021 39,541 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 38,681 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 38,274 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 37,952 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 37,594 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 37,154 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 May 2015 36,555 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 35,663 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 34,631 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 32,631 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 30,691 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 29,213 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 27,090 miles

off side rear tyre cracking

Pass 14 May 2008 25,641 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 24,827 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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AE05 YVL is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AE05 YVL, 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 AE05 YVL registered?

AE05 YVL is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is AE05 YVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE05 YVL shows 20 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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