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AO55 YNG

2005 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

144,149 mi
Last recorded144,149 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 YNG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2024 144,149 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill panel. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

rear tailgate struts weak.

rear wiper blade split.

uneven wear offside rear tyre.

Fail 12 Apr 2024 144,149 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill panel. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

rear tailgate struts weak.

rear wiper blade split.

uneven wear offside rear tyre.

Pass 13 Apr 2023 139,614 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2023 139,614 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2022 189,326 miles
Fail 10 May 2022 189,326 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2021 130,944 miles
Fail 12 May 2021 130,944 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 May 2020 128,592 miles

All

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 May 2020 128,592 miles

All

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 124,158 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front sill corroded but not within prescribed area

Fail 23 Apr 2019 124,156 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure hanger broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front sill corroded but not within prescribed area

Pass 16 Apr 2018 118,827 miles

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

all four coil springs slightly corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2017 114,068 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 114,068 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 107,142 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 101,472 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 92,611 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 81,038 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 72,288 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 72,288 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 64,183 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 55,413 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 55,382 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 46,298 miles

Front number plate cracked

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 YNG is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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

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