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AY05 WLN

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

133,848 mi
Last recorded133,848 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 133,848 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2025 133,834 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective both front mounts and one rear one, broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn below 2mm on inside edge--205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inside edge--205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 128,632 miles

exhaust mount broken

parking brake effort low

suspension rusty

Pass 25 Sep 2023 120,404 miles

exhaust mount broken

parking brake effort low

suspension rusty

Pass 6 Oct 2022 112,199 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

suspension rusty

Pass 30 Sep 2021 104,904 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 96,182 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 84,138 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 74,192 miles

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

both front and n/s/r tyres wearing on edges

Pass 28 Mar 2017 64,427 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 53,866 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 42,650 miles

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

both front tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 4 Mar 2014 35,955 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 32,220 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 27,798 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 27,798 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 24,195 miles

reverse lights not working

Pass 9 Mar 2010 20,122 miles

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

grease seaping from nearside inner driveshaft gaiter

outer sidewalls perished on nearside tyres

Pass 12 Mar 2009 15,998 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 11,139 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 WLN is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 WLN, 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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AY05 WLN is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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