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AO55 YLH

2005 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

122,718 mi
Last recorded122,718 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 YLH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2016 122,718 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 117,136 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)

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

coolant leak

Pass 17 Jan 2015 107,491 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 97,532 miles

nearside rear wheel cover missing

Fail 10 Jan 2014 97,532 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

nearside rear wheel cover missing

Pass 10 Jan 2013 89,562 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)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 89,562 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 82,187 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 82,187 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 71,597 miles

front tyres are worn to the legal limit

Fail 6 Jan 2011 71,597 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

front tyres are worn to the legal limit

Pass 3 Dec 2009 59,637 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 59,571 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

screen is badly cracked outside of the swept area

Pass 10 Nov 2008 48,203 miles

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

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 YLH is a 2005 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 YLH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO55 YLH registered?

AO55 YLH is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 December 2005.

Is AO55 YLH safe to buy?

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