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AY05 KYS

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

149,590 mi
Last recorded149,590 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 KYS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2020 149,590 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 28 Sep 2020 149,590 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 147,456 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Slight damage to offside front of vehicle

Pass 20 Jun 2018 142,452 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 May 2018 142,215 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 138,943 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 138,943 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

engine management light on

Pass 9 Feb 2016 118,227 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output rainbow type lamps fitted (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output rainbow type lamps fitted (1.7.5a)

Fail 8 Feb 2016 118,227 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush on arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush on arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output rainbow type lamps fitted (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output rainbow type lamps fitted (1.7.5a)

Fail 5 Jan 2016 115,691 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear mounting (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear mounting (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Both front discs dis-coloured

Both front tyres worn uneven

Direction indicators slightly discoloured Both front (1.4.A.2f)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured Both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Engine management light on

Front reg plate cracked

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 87,670 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front bumper damaged

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle presented in wet conditions

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 12 Jan 2015 87,670 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front bumper damaged

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle presented in wet conditions

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 8 Feb 2014 67,438 miles

air con rad and coolant rad damaged

nearside rear outer sill corrosion

rad craddle damaged

Pass 8 Jan 2013 62,590 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 51,694 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 51,694 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 42,617 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 34,445 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 24,253 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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AY05 KYS is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AY05 KYS, 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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AY05 KYS is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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