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AF55 YXL

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

115,699 mi
Last recorded115,699 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2023 115,699 miles

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

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2023 115,699 miles

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

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2021 113,301 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both inner and outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear suspension corroded

Fail 16 Apr 2021 113,301 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both inner and outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2020 110,064 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 101,799 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 90,963 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes detaching

both handbrake cables poor

crack in screen

rear tyres 3 and 2.5mm

Fail 5 Mar 2018 90,963 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

both front lower arm rear bushes detaching

both handbrake cables poor

crack in screen

rear tyres 3 and 2.5mm

Pass 28 Mar 2017 80,985 miles

washers and wipers poor

Fail 27 Mar 2017 80,985 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

exhaust heat shield loose

slight noise from n/s/r wheel bearing

washers and wipers poor

Pass 11 Mar 2016 69,344 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes poor

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

front washers weak

Pass 17 Mar 2015 56,971 miles

both front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

n/s/r tyre stepped on inner edge

slight play in both front lower suspension arm rear bushes

Fail 17 Mar 2015 56,971 miles

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

both front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

n/s/r tyre stepped on inner edge

slight play in both front lower suspension arm rear bushes

Pass 22 Mar 2014 45,682 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes poor

both rear indicators slightly white

Pass 4 Apr 2013 34,852 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 34,689 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 33,118 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 33,110 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 28,190 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 22,504 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 17,685 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 YXL is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AF55 YXL, 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 AF55 YXL registered?

AF55 YXL is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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