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AO05 YBG

2005 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

139,462 mi
Last recorded139,462 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 YBG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2020 139,462 miles

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 12 Apr 2019 134,651 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 129,217 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 123,981 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Exhaust heat shield insecure

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

Offside rear tyre deteriorated/cracked

Pass 19 May 2016 109,529 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 May 2015 98,360 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edges

Pass 8 May 2014 85,524 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 70,767 miles

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)

Pass 24 May 2012 56,330 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 41,585 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 33,144 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 May 2009 23,639 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 23,639 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Pass 6 May 2008 17,326 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

n/s/f door damaged

n/s/f tyre outer wall cut

n/s/f tyre outer wall scuffed

sign of oil

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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AO05 YBG is a 2005 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol 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 AO05 YBG, 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 AO05 YBG registered?

AO05 YBG is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 June 2005.

Is AO05 YBG safe to buy?

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