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AY05 LCW

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,721 mi
Last recorded125,721 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2016 125,721 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 125,585 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' camera and phone holder (8.3.1e)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 118,659 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 111,188 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2014 111,188 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2013 94,318 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 94,318 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 78,056 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 60,611 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 45,952 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 28,788 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 15,229 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 LCW is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 AY05 LCW, 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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What year was AY05 LCW registered?

AY05 LCW is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is AY05 LCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY05 LCW shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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