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AO55 YLN

2005 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,837 mi
Last recorded101,837 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 YLN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2016 101,837 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 101,837 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 73,776 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Dec 2013 73,750 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 60,087 miles

front brake discs are worn.

Pass 16 Nov 2010 80,901 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2009 58,226 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 49,666 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 49,666 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 YLN is a 2005 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YLN, 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 YLN registered?

AO55 YLN is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 December 2005.

Is AO55 YLN safe to buy?

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