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AF55 YYV

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

98,409 mi
Last recorded98,409 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 YYV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2023 98,409 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 95,770 miles

Corrosion Through Out Under Body , Braking And All Suspension Components

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 93,730 miles

Corrosion Through Out Under Body , Braking And All Suspension Components

Front Exhaust Flexi Section Deteriorated

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 14 Sep 2021 93,720 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Corrosion Through Out Under Body , Braking And All Suspension Components

Front Exhaust Flexi Section Deteriorated

Front Exhaust Hanger Snapped

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 91,816 miles

Corrosion Through Out Under Body. Suspension And Braking Components

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

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

Rear Exhaust Metal Hanger Snapped

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 90,291 miles

Corrosion Through Out Under Body And Suspension Components

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 88,058 miles

2 x Metal Exhaust Hangers Snapped

Corrosion Through Out Under Body And Suspension Components

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

O/S/R Brake Slight Bind

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Under Body Covers Fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2017 85,627 miles

2x Exhaust System Hangers Snapped

Corrosion Through Out Under Body And Suspension Components Of Vehicle

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer Sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under Body Covers Fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2016 83,832 miles

Front And Rear Exhaust Hangers Snapped

O/S/R Brake Slight Bind

Fail 21 Sep 2016 83,832 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Aero Blade (8.2.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Aero Blade (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front And Rear Exhaust Hangers Snapped

O/S/R Brake Slight Bind

Pass 14 Sep 2015 81,706 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 78,915 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Oct 2014 78,915 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyre inner edges deformed. Uneven tread

Pass 11 Oct 2013 73,148 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres scrubbing inner edges

Pass 4 Oct 2012 61,729 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2011 49,436 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 49,436 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 37,755 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)

Fail 1 Oct 2010 37,755 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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 16 Oct 2009 26,425 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 24,603 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 YYV is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YYV, 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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AF55 YYV is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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