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AJ55 YJY

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,236 mi
Last recorded89,236 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 YJY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Sep 2019 89,236 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust shield slightly insecure

Fail 15 Aug 2019 88,626 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 80,427 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2016 74,565 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 66,777 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 66,777 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 65,469 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 60,117 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres wearing on edges

engine warning lamp on

Fail 5 Dec 2012 54,630 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 54,630 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 48,101 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 41,067 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 11 Dec 2009 34,935 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 26,508 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 26,358 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 YJY is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YJY, 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 YJY registered?

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

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