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AY05 WXB

2005 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

102,750 mi
Last recorded102,750 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 WXB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2024 102,750 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Feb 2024 102,750 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 98,279 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2023 98,269 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 93,356 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2021 88,566 miles

1/ both front tyres wearing on inside edge

2/ both front inner wish bone rear mounting bushs becoming perished

Pass 21 Mar 2020 82,214 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2020 82,213 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 72,273 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Lower slight play in rear bush lower wishborne

Fail 16 Mar 2019 72,273 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Lower slight play in rear bush lower wishborne

Pass 24 Mar 2018 60,628 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2018 60,628 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2017 47,779 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 43,483 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 38,853 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 38,853 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 33,734 miles

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

all tyres have tiny perishing cracks in tread

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Feb 2013 29,454 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 24,952 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 21,049 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 17,462 miles

charging system warning light on

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge and wall starting to perish

Pass 24 Feb 2009 14,678 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 12,435 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 WXB is a 2005 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 WXB, 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 WXB registered?

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

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The MOT history for AY05 WXB shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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