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AY05 WLO

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

54,861 mi
Last recorded54,861 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2026 54,861 miles

Coil spring corroded all around (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2025 49,204 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn ( offside minor) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play minor (5.3.4 (a) (i))

windscreen stone chipped

Pass 23 Sep 2024 48,071 miles

Front Brake discs inner faces corroded poor condition advise replace

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise renew with discs (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre worn outer edge

Offside Front tyre surface cracking

Offside Rear tyre surface cracking and worn inner edge

Oil leak, but not excessive advise clean off and repair as required (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 46,370 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 44,239 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2021 42,086 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2021 42,086 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2020 39,319 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 35,882 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 33,146 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 30,369 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2015 27,803 miles

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

drivers seat did have movement at start of test but has rectified

engine oil on min

Fail 21 Nov 2015 27,802 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

drivers seat did have movement at start of test but has rectified

engine oil on min

Pass 25 Oct 2014 26,173 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2013 23,408 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 20,130 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 18,610 miles

Engine has slight misfire under load

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2011 18,610 miles

Engine has slight misfire under load

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2010 16,926 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2010 16,920 miles

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

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

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

N/S/F tyre deep cuts to side wall

Pass 3 Oct 2009 15,058 miles

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

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

front wipers worn

osr tyre slight cracking on side

Pass 20 Sep 2008 12,427 miles

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

nsf osf nsr osr tyres perished

Pass 20 Sep 2007 10,056 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 WLO is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 WLO, 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 WLO registered?

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

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