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AV55 YZY

2005 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

159,291 mi
Last recorded159,291 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 YZY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2020 159,291 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 152,764 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 146,523 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 135,383 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise nsr tyre perished

advise osf fog lamp inop

Fail 21 Mar 2017 135,383 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise nsr tyre perished

advise osf fog lamp inop

Pass 23 Mar 2016 123,771 miles

Front Lower Rear bushes deteriorated but can function as intended

Fail 23 Mar 2016 123,771 miles

Front Lower Rear bushes deteriorated but can function as intended

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 101,771 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2015 101,770 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 92,726 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front inner pads getting low but cant confirm if below vosa 1.5MM limit ( unable to inspect )

rear tyres getting low

Fail 31 Jan 2014 92,726 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front inner pads getting low but cant confirm if below vosa 1.5MM limit ( unable to inspect )

rear tyres getting low

Pass 7 Aug 2012 67,105 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

airbag light on

tyres wearing on inside recommend tracking check

Pass 9 Aug 2011 50,439 miles

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)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 46,170 miles

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

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres severly perished and starting to step on inner areas of tread, advise replacement 205/55V16

Pass 14 Dec 2009 36,101 miles

air bag warning light is on.

Pass 13 Dec 2008 26,388 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front 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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AV55 YZY is a 2005 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AV55 YZY, 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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AV55 YZY is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 December 2005.

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