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AJ55 YGO

2005 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

68,462 mi
Last recorded68,462 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 YGO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Mar 2015 68,462 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine management light showing on dash

fumes from exhaust

temporary exhaust hanger at rear

Fail 26 Feb 2014 64,031 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

both front lower plate main bushes starting to deteriate.

front brake discs becoming scaled.

Pass 26 Feb 2014 64,031 miles

both front lower plate main bushes starting to deteriate.

front brake discs becoming scaled.

Pass 14 Feb 2013 58,412 miles

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

eng management light showing on dash

o/s rear tyre has small cracks

Fail 14 Feb 2013 58,412 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

eng management light showing on dash

o/s rear tyre has small cracks

Pass 1 Feb 2012 52,453 miles

both front tyres and o/s rear tyre nearing min requirments and side walls slightly damaged

Pass 14 Jan 2011 45,233 miles

n/s rear tyre wall scuffed and cracking o/s front tyre wall scuffed

Pass 13 Jan 2010 38,811 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 38,766 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 33,229 miles

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

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

some wear in front brake discs

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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AJ55 YGO is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AJ55 YGO, 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 AJ55 YGO registered?

AJ55 YGO is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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