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AO55 YLL

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

118,743 mi
Last recorded118,743 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 YLL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2020 118,743 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

oil leak

power steering is noisey

various body and chassis areas have coroded

various steering braking and suspension components have coroded

Pass 17 Oct 2019 115,211 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2017 108,416 miles

OIL LEAKS.

TYRE CONDITION; has a small cut in it's tread > offside front.

Fail 15 Mar 2017 108,416 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage MIRROR COVER; damaged > drivers (6.1.C.1)

OIL LEAKS.

TYRE CONDITION; has a small cut in it's tread > offside front.

Pass 9 Apr 2016 101,540 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance LENS DAMAGED (1.1.A.3d)

Rear coil spring corroded N/S & O/S (2.4.C.1b)

bonnet very difficult to open

Fail 4 Apr 2016 101,531 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance LENS DAMAGED (1.1.A.3d)

Rear coil spring corroded N/S & O/S (2.4.C.1b)

bonnet very difficult to open

Fail 28 Dec 2015 101,518 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement REARMOST (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement REARMOST (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance LENS CRACKED (1.1.A.3d)

Rear coil spring corroded N/S & O/S (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 95,965 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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

engine oil leak

rear suspension corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2014 86,832 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 77,191 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 65,494 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 53,922 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 44,270 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 30 Nov 2009 44,270 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 29,450 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 Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

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 YLL is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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