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AO55 RYW

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

105,876 mi
Last recorded105,876 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 RYW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 105,876 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2026 105,871 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2025 101,188 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 95,993 miles

Chip in windscreen

Pass 19 Sep 2023 89,577 miles

Nearside Front lower wing corroded

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 84,409 miles

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wing near end of sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 79,135 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2021 79,135 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 75,548 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 71,559 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 65,872 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 60,379 miles

both rear tyre treads and sidewalls starting to crack

screen chipped

Fail 21 Sep 2017 60,379 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

both rear tyre treads and sidewalls starting to crack

screen chipped

Pass 15 Sep 2016 52,403 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 45,673 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 38,550 miles

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

rear number plate fading slightly

Pass 12 Sep 2013 33,009 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 27,431 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 22,527 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 16,742 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 10,814 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 7,073 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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AO55 RYW is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 AO55 RYW, 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 AO55 RYW registered?

AO55 RYW is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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