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AJ55 YLH

2005 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

144,503 mi
Last recorded144,503 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 YLH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2021 144,503 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outerwall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

no smoke detected during emissions testing

Fail 25 Jun 2021 144,503 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outerwall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

no smoke detected during emissions testing

Pass 28 Nov 2019 133,848 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2019 133,847 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 127,680 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2018 127,680 miles

Offside Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 119,836 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2017 119,836 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 111,817 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 100,814 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

nil emissions recorded

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 88,391 miles

OSF and NSF tyre inner edge very worn

Fail 11 Dec 2014 88,353 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

OSF and NSF tyre inner edge very worn

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 76,519 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Dec 2013 76,519 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 68,948 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tailgate release button in/op (opens with key)

Tyre wall damage nearside front (cord not exposed)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Dec 2011 58,934 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 49,991 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2009 40,403 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2009 40,403 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 29,817 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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AJ55 YLH is a 2005 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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