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AU05 LYA

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

111,864 mi
Last recorded111,864 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 LYA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2020 111,864 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 106,689 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 99,867 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 99,867 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 84,470 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 81,451 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 78,507 miles

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre worn on edges

offside rear tyre is perished on outer sidewall

Pass 5 Apr 2013 74,434 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 59,484 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2011 40,480 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 28,303 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 20,393 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 15,747 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 15,747 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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AU05 LYA is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 AU05 LYA, 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 AU05 LYA registered?

AU05 LYA is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is AU05 LYA safe to buy?

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