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AJ55 YHU

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

123,185 mi
Last recorded123,185 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 YHU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2024 123,185 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2024 123,182 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 106,354 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2023 106,354 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 90,341 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

n/s/f and o/s/f doors hard to shut

rear sub-frame corroded and suspension arms corroded

slight oil leak gearbox and engine

vehicle tested in wet conditions

Pass 28 Feb 2021 87,301 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 84,286 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 79,927 miles

all tyres wearing on edges

rear most exhaust mounting poor

rear wiper blade split

slight perishing of various tyre valves

Pass 20 Feb 2018 74,973 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Power steering rack. (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 70,056 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 70,056 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam h7 (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 67,462 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 63,856 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 58,407 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 51,756 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 46,423 miles

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

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 8 Dec 2010 40,105 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 32,249 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 32,249 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 24,015 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 24,015 miles

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

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 YHU is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc 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 AJ55 YHU, 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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AJ55 YHU is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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