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AY05 MDV

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

107,538 mi
Last recorded107,538 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 MDV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2018 107,538 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 107,538 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2055516 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2017 99,587 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 96,477 miles

Rear tyres cracking on tread areas

Engine systems fault displayed on dash

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both tyres on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front tyre has nail in tread area

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Fail 7 Jan 2016 96,476 miles

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

Engine systems fault displayed on dash

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both tyres on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front tyre has nail in tread area

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Rear tyres cracking on tread areas

Pass 27 Dec 2014 89,991 miles

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

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

n/s/r tyre slighty out of shape

noise from aux belt area

Pass 24 Dec 2013 81,275 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

n/s/r wheel bearing noisy

Pass 28 Dec 2012 72,530 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 63,591 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 53,723 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 44,964 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 35,677 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2007 29,045 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 MDV is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 MDV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY05 MDV registered?

AY05 MDV is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 2 March 2005.

Is AY05 MDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY05 MDV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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