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AJ55 YMA

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

140,832 mi
Last recorded140,832 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2015 140,832 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 128,276 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 128,276 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2013 116,299 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 116,272 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 106,101 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 98,941 miles

n/s/r nail in sidewall

Fail 1 May 2012 98,941 miles

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

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

n/s/r nail in sidewall

Pass 18 May 2011 81,307 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both rear tyre walls damaged

Fail 17 May 2011 81,292 miles

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both rear tyre walls damaged

Pass 18 May 2010 64,743 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 64,708 miles

front brake discs rusty

nearside rear road wheel slightly buckelled

nearside rear trailing arm bush starting to unbond

nearside rear tyre on 3-4mm

offside front road wheel slightly buckelled

rear brake pads low, rear brake discs rusty

Fail 4 Mar 2010 64,707 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Stop lamp does not face the rear (1.2.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs rusty

nearside rear road wheel slightly buckelled

nearside rear trailing arm bush starting to unbond

nearside rear tyre on 3-4mm

offside front road wheel slightly buckelled

rear brake pads low, rear brake discs rusty

Pass 19 Dec 2008 44,652 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 44,652 miles

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

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

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

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 YMA is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 YMA, 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 YMA is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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