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AF55 PYT

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

112,979 mi
Last recorded112,979 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 PYT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 112,979 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 107,583 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 102,177 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2024 102,174 miles

Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury both front wings corroded have sharp edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 95,861 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 89,759 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2022 89,759 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 83,602 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2020 78,949 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2020 78,949 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 73,601 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 73,601 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken at the bottom of the spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2018 67,398 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 63,463 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 58,130 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 51,707 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2015 51,651 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 43,201 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 37,694 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 32,534 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 26,256 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 21,856 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 16,681 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 11,101 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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AF55 PYT is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 AF55 PYT, 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 AF55 PYT registered?

AF55 PYT is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 September 2005.

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The MOT history for AF55 PYT shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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