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AY05 WGC

2005 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

238,756 mi
Last recorded238,756 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 WGC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 238,756 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2025 233,066 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 224,406 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust box holder corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2023 215,592 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2023 215,507 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear no bump stop

Offside Rear no bump stops

Offside Rear spring wrong direction

Pass 26 Jul 2022 208,333 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2022 208,333 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 201,963 miles

Both Sides Inner Sill Corroded Slightly

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2021 201,596 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Both Sides Inner Sill Corroded Slightly

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 190,372 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 190,372 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2019 173,975 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 2 May 2019 173,975 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2018 158,771 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring worn nearside & offside (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 May 2017 142,524 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 May 2016 115,873 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 98,341 miles

Exhaust mounts corroded

Offside rear tyre on the legal limit

Rear brake pads approximately 70% worn

Run out rear brakes

Pass 13 May 2014 84,867 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 73,036 miles

advise front pads 2000/3000 miles

Pass 24 May 2012 62,600 miles

advise brake fluid change.

advise slight fading on rear no plate.

Pass 31 May 2011 54,638 miles

advise both sides front tyres on 3mm

advise slight oil leak around gearbox

Pass 15 May 2010 47,917 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 40,431 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 33,288 miles

advise rear pads getting low. advise offside rear tyre puncture.

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 WGC is a 2005 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 WGC, 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 WGC registered?

AY05 WGC is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 March 2005.

Is AY05 WGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY05 WGC shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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