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AJ55 YLV

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2022
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

133,828 mi
Last recorded133,828 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 YLV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2021 133,828 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 129,812 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 124,208 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 114,503 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 104,207 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 94,020 miles

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

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

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

upper and lower engine covers fitted and sill panel covers fitted

Pass 2 Apr 2015 83,711 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

both front tyres worn inner edges

child seat fitted to R.H & L.H.rear seat

Fail 2 Apr 2015 83,711 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

both front tyres worn inner edges

child seat fitted to R.H & L.H.rear seat

Pass 1 Apr 2014 72,733 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

child seat fitted to n/s/r

n/s/r trailing arm bush split

Pass 3 Apr 2013 61,713 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 46,076 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre is perishing on outer sidewall and tread

nearside rear tyre tread is stepped slightly

Pass 24 Nov 2010 38,018 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 30,051 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 23,708 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 YLV is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 YLV, 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 YLV is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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