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AO55 YLJ

2005 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

174,567 mi
Last recorded174,567 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 YLJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 May 2019 174,567 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (poor condition) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) poor condition ()

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides( link rods) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both number plate lights weak

clutch pedal rubber missing

corrosion centre and rear exhaust section

damage n/s door mirror housing

front both sides position light weak

Pass 30 May 2018 169,234 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess underbody mounting (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

both rear tyres perishing/cracking

clutch pedal rubber missing

corrosion centre and rear exhaust sections

damage n/s door mirror housing

rear exhaust mountig broken

Fail 18 May 2018 169,232 miles

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

both rear tyres perishing/cracking

clutch pedal rubber missing

corrosion centre and rear exhaust sections

damage n/s door mirror housing

rear exhaust mountig broken

Pass 18 May 2017 168,075 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (7.1.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides ( poor condition ) (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) poor condition ()

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

corrosion centre and rear exhaust sections

damage n/s door mirror housing

rear exhaust mounting brokern

wear edges both front tyres 205/55/16

Fail 18 May 2017 168,075 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (7.1.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides ( poor condition ) (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) poor condition ()

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

corrosion centre and rear exhaust sections

damage n/s door mirror housing

rear exhaust mounting brokern

wear edges both front tyres 205/55/16

Pass 19 May 2016 156,651 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (7.1.2)

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

corrosion rear exhaust section

rear exhaust mounting brokern but is affectint the exhaust support

wear bth sides inner rack ends

Fail 18 May 2016 156,649 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (7.1.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened poor condition (3.5.1i)

clutch pedal rubber missing

corrosion rear exhaust section

rear exhaust mounting brokern but is affectint the exhaust support

wear bth sides inner rack ends

Fail 5 Jan 2015 144,123 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

clutch pedal rubber missing

corrosion rear exhaust box

rear exhaust mounting brokern but is not affecting the exhaust support

wear edges both front tyres 205/55/16

Pass 5 Jan 2015 144,123 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

corrosion rear exhaust box

rear exhaust mounting brokern but is not affecting the exhaust support

wear edges both front tyres 205/55/16

Pass 3 Jan 2014 125,525 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

corrosion centre exhaust section

rear exhaust mounting brokern but affecting the exhaust support

wear rear tyres 205/55/16

Fail 3 Jan 2013 105,980 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

corrosion exhaust

Pass 3 Jan 2013 105,980 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

corrosion exhaust

Pass 30 Dec 2011 89,766 miles

rear section of exhaust rusty

Pass 30 Dec 2010 78,535 miles

n/s/f tyre starting to wear on outer edge

small cut in o/s/f tyre side wall

Fail 30 Dec 2010 78,535 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f tyre starting to wear on outer edge

small cut in o/s/f tyre side wall

Pass 29 Dec 2009 63,945 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 50,706 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre inner edge wearing

Fail 4 Nov 2008 50,706 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

both front tyres inner edges wearing o/s worse

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 YLJ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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