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AO55 XYT

2005 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2019
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

208,564 mi
Last recorded208,564 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 XYT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2018 208,564 miles

N/S/R/ LINK

O/S/.R/ N/S/R/ SUBFRAME BUSHES SLIGHTLY WORN

Fail 9 Mar 2018 208,563 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

N/S/R/ LINK

O/S/.R/ N/S/R/ SUBFRAME BUSHES SLIGHTLY WORN

Pass 10 Apr 2017 199,401 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 199,401 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 191,870 miles

UNDER TRAY FITTED

Fail 24 Mar 2016 191,870 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

UNDER TRAY FITTED

Fail 21 Dec 2015 189,814 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

O/S/F/ DOOR MIRROR

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2015 183,352 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 172,772 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 172,772 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 28 Dec 2012 168,217 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2012 168,217 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2011 153,371 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

coolant level low

Pass 23 Nov 2011 153,371 miles

coolant level low

Pass 17 Nov 2010 117,026 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 96,334 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 67,167 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 67,167 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 XYT is a 2005 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 AO55 XYT, 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 XYT registered?

AO55 XYT is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 December 2005.

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