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AY05 XAU

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2012
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

94,266 mi
Last recorded94,266 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2011
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 XAU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2011 94,266 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

o/s/r tyre cracking and cuts to tread area

rattle from front turbo in take pipe

Fail 9 Dec 2011 94,179 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

o/s/r tyre cracking and cuts to tread area

rattle from front turbo in take pipe

Pass 4 Dec 2010 88,404 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

nail in near side rear tyre and low pressure

near side front wheel trim missing

near side rear tyre side wall badly cracking

Fail 4 Dec 2010 88,404 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Inner Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

nail in near side rear tyre and low pressure

near side front wheel trim missing

near side rear tyre side wall badly cracking

Pass 2 Dec 2009 83,457 miles

bonet stif to open

n/s/f door mirror lose

rear number plate starting to fade

under engine bay cover fitted unable to see componants

Fail 2 Dec 2009 83,457 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

bonet stif to open

n/s/f door mirror lose

rear number plate starting to fade

under engine bay cover fitted unable to see componants

Fail 11 Aug 2008 79,109 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 79,109 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 XAU is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XAU, 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 XAU registered?

AY05 XAU is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 April 2005.

Is AY05 XAU safe to buy?

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