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AY05 LKG

2005 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

150,597 mi
Last recorded150,597 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 LKG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2018 150,597 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 144,754 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive general corrosion to both sides on chassis,floor & inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Rear second exhaust mount broken

engine oil low

Fail 7 Feb 2017 144,753 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive general corrosion to both sides on chassis,floor & inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Rear second exhaust mount broken

engine oil low

Pass 10 Feb 2016 134,654 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 134,654 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 132,022 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 112,485 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2014 111,773 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front 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)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 96,443 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 89,534 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 75,748 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s rear tyre slight mis-shape

Pass 1 Mar 2011 75,748 miles

n/s rear tyre slight mis-shape

Pass 22 Mar 2010 63,131 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 63,131 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 48,174 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 48,174 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside 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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AY05 LKG 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 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 AY05 LKG, 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 LKG registered?

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

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