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AY05 WLV

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

103,619 mi
Last recorded103,619 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 103,619 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 100,780 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 97,542 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 94,434 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2023 94,434 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 91,491 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside on 3mm and both are wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

several spots and items are corroded and several rubber bushes wearing

Fail 23 Mar 2022 91,490 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Front Headlamp aim too low both done on test (4.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside on 3mm and both are wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

no coolant in bottle and fuel tank heat shield is loose

several spots and items are corroded and several rubber bushes wearing

Pass 17 Mar 2021 83,717 miles

Coil spring corroded offside front and near side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark on minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2021 83,716 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush at rear of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush at rear of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded offside front and near side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering close to minimum mark on minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 77,376 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2020 77,376 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 68,979 miles

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

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

reverse light not working

Pass 15 Feb 2018 62,065 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 55,389 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 48,843 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 21 Feb 2015 42,382 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 35,477 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Feb 2013 29,617 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 27,622 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

sidewalls cracked on both rear tyres

Pass 8 Mar 2011 25,003 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 22,797 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 20,644 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 11 Mar 2008 18,595 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 WLV 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 WLV, 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 WLV registered?

AY05 WLV is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 March 2005.

Is AY05 WLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY05 WLV shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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