MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
157,255 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Nearside and Offside (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded Both Front Springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Heat shield Becoming lose Front to Rear
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe and middle section allso full system corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rear bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills and wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper blade defective both fronts (3.4 (b) (i))
both front and rear subframes and spring carriers are corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe and middle section allso full system corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rear bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills and wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper blade defective both fronts (3.4 (b) (i))
both front and rear subframes and spring carriers are corroded
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear wishbone bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
both front wheel arches corroded
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust system insecure front & rear brackets broken (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s & n/s (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Front no plate damaged
rear heat shield loose
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
clutch pedal rubber missing
exhaust heat shield loose at rear
front and rear exhaust hanger broken off
front registration plate slightly damaged
front tyres wearing on inner shoulders
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and tyre distorted (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
clutch pedal rubber missing
coolant reservoir empty
exhaust heat shield loose at rear
front and rear exhaust hanger broken off
front registration plate slightly damaged
front tyres wearing on inner shoulders
no oil on dip stick, 2.5 litres added
Front registration plate slightly damaged
exhaust heat shield near fuel tank slightly insecure
unable to check seats and seatbelts in rear
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
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)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
slight corrosion on front brake discs
Nearside Rear 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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AU05 LYD is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 AU05 LYD, 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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AU05 LYD is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2005.
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