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AY05 WLA

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

105,468 mi
Last recorded105,468 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2019 105,468 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 100,785 miles

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

Handbrake efficiency just within legal limit

Pass 26 Apr 2017 93,752 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side rear (5.2.6)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side rear upper and lower (2.4.G.1)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side rear (2.4.G.2)

both front wipers smear slightly

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

middle and back exhaust sections corroded

Fail 25 Apr 2017 93,731 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side rear (5.2.6)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side rear upper and lower (2.4.G.1)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side rear (2.4.G.2)

both front wipers smear slightly

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

middle and back exhaust sections corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2016 84,210 miles

Front number plate damaged

Item(s) removed from driver's view of the road

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Apr 2016 84,210 miles

Front number plate damaged

Item(s) removed from driver's view of the road

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 63,743 miles

advise condition of both front lower arm rear bushes

advise front brakes worn low

advise front number plate cracked

advise nearside rear tyre on 3mm and worn to inner edge

advise offside front tyre on 3mm and worn to inner edge

advise offside front tyre worn to inner edge

advise offside rear tyre worn to inner edge

advise slight corrosion lip to inside edge of front brake discs

Pass 29 Apr 2014 55,609 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 54,679 miles

front pads low

Pass 18 Feb 2013 48,201 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 44,145 miles

front tyres low inner edges

Pass 10 Feb 2011 39,612 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 36,262 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 31,960 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 27,586 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 WLA is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 WLA, 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 WLA registered?

AY05 WLA is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 March 2005.

Is AY05 WLA safe to buy?

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