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AY05 WFK

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

184,521 mi
Last recorded184,521 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 WFK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 30 Apr 2025 184,521 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Apr 2024 178,866 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

number 4 injector blow

Fail 16 Apr 2024 178,866 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

number 4 injector blow

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Apr 2023 171,575 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2023 171,575 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2022 163,716 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread 2mm also bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 158,221 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2020 153,567 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 145,269 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 12 Apr 2019 145,269 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 134,815 miles

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

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)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 125,332 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 125,328 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Apr 2016 117,051 miles

both front tyres wearing low

suspect fuel leak under bonnet

Fail 30 Mar 2016 117,018 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

both front tyres wearing low

suspect fuel leak under bonnet

Pass 19 Mar 2015 106,443 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 13 Mar 2014 97,170 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 92,929 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 85,187 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 77,977 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 69,983 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 69,983 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 58,935 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 38,540 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 WFK is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 WFK, 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 WFK registered?

AY05 WFK is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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