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AJ55 YLK

2005 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

106,792 mi
Last recorded106,792 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 YLK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2024 106,792 miles

Nearside Front outer wing corroding but still secure and no sharp edges

Offside Front outer wing corroding but still secure and no sharp edges

Fail 6 Aug 2024 106,761 miles

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

Nearside Front outer wing corroding but still secure and no sharp edges

Offside Front outer wing corroding but still secure and no sharp edges

Pass 14 Aug 2023 103,799 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 98,339 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2022 98,329 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit 0.60 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 97,636 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2021 97,635 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 95,659 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 94,047 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2019 94,046 miles

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))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 92,287 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 90,655 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 90,654 miles

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 87,820 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 87,819 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 84,655 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 84,654 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 82,780 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 78,496 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 74,221 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 69,454 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 65,342 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 56,461 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 56,461 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 46,072 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 YLK is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 YLK, 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 YLK registered?

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

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