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AU05 SYA

2005 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

119,867 mi
Last recorded119,867 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 SYA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 May 2017 119,867 miles

Central Rear Heat shield rattling

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

Nearside Mirror slightly cracked

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

Pass 27 May 2016 152,659 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 103,042 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 103,042 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 100,875 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 100,875 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 99,308 miles

engine oil sump leaking

front brake pipes slightly corroded

nearside front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 7 Mar 2013 99,308 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

engine oil sump leaking

front brake pipes slightly corroded

nearside front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

play in both front anti-roll bar link arm joints

Pass 13 Mar 2012 88,490 miles

o/s rear brake slightly binding

rear brake discs wearing thin

Fail 10 Mar 2012 88,490 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

o/s rear brake slightly binding

rear brake discs wearing thin

Pass 12 Mar 2011 76,220 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 62,986 miles

both rear brakes binding on slighty

Pass 13 Mar 2009 49,204 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 49,204 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 35,101 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 35,101 miles

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)

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 SYA is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 SYA, 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 SYA is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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