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AY05 YFZ

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

116,309 mi
Last recorded116,309 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 YFZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2017 116,309 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 112,988 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 112,988 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 101,884 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 95,067 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 84,095 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 84,095 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 72,405 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 72,405 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 60,873 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 48,738 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 38,296 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 38,296 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 26,250 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 YFZ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YFZ, 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 YFZ registered?

AY05 YFZ is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 March 2005.

Is AY05 YFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY05 YFZ shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AY05 YFZ have outstanding finance?

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