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AJ55 YLP

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

175,689 mi
Last recorded175,689 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 YLP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 25 Nov 2021 175,689 miles

Fuel system component leaking injector chuffing (fumes inside car ) (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bushj (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Central Rear exhaust in poor condition

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin disc been hot (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 3mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 162,554 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2020 162,486 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working llb 380 (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 142,721 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 20 Jun 2019 142,589 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective unable to open items not tested (3.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 v (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 131,502 miles

Different wheels front and rear but same size

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16v (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pads 75% worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2017 129,998 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

odd wheels front/rear

Fail 27 Apr 2017 129,888 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

odd wheels front/rear

Pass 26 Apr 2016 117,464 miles

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

nearside front has a nail on tyre

Fail 7 Feb 2015 111,153 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2015 111,153 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 97,018 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 97,018 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 79,830 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 79,830 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 65,322 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 51,860 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 37,592 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 25,957 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 25,886 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 YLP is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 YLP, 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 YLP is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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