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AY05 XBA

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

116,382 mi
Last recorded116,382 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 XBA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2021 116,382 miles

Nearside Front Lower wing corroded

Offside Front Lower wing corroded

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill weak (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower both light corrosion

Fail 23 Jul 2021 116,382 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower wing corroded

Offside Front Lower wing corroded

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill weak (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower both light corrosion

Pass 29 Jul 2020 114,421 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2020 114,421 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 110,573 miles

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

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

Nearside Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened outer/inner sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened outer/inner sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 105,717 miles

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

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 May 2017 101,764 miles

both outer sills weak.

front brake discs in poor condition.

Fail 22 May 2017 101,753 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both outer sills weak.

front brake discs in poor condition.

Pass 6 Apr 2016 99,807 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 240,016 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 233,820 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 227,731 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 219,764 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

air bag lamp on

front brakes advance wear

n/s/r seatbelt slight damage

o/s/f tyre advance wear

rear tyres deteriorated 185/65R14

Pass 1 Apr 2011 206,350 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 166,140 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 166,140 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 125,287 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 84,616 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 XBA is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XBA, 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 XBA is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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