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AY05 WLG

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2024
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

83,294 mi
Last recorded83,294 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 WLG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2023 83,294 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 76,333 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 73,760 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 72,664 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 68,826 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 63,974 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 59,373 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 54,683 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 18 Feb 2015 50,468 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all brake pipes slightly corroded

small cut to inner sidewall of nearside front tyre - no cords visible

Fail 18 Feb 2015 50,468 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all brake pipes slightly corroded

small cut to inner sidewall of nearside front tyre - no cords visible

Pass 17 Feb 2014 46,001 miles

Slight play with in the osf link arm

Pass 22 Feb 2013 41,393 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

near siderear spring coil cracked

Pass 23 Feb 2012 37,050 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 32,563 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 27,100 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 21,750 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 16,291 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 WLG is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 WLG, 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 WLG registered?

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

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The MOT history for AY05 WLG shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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