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AY05 YGE

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

170,678 mi
Last recorded170,678 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 YGE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2024 170,678 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2024 170,671 miles

Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 25 Feb 2023 170,240 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 169,551 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 168,686 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 168,113 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 166,390 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 163,654 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 160,350 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 156,630 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 156,630 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 50,447 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 50,447 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 45,235 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 45,235 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 41,442 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 37,327 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 32,765 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 28,010 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 22,463 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 17,147 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 YGE is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 YGE, 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 YGE registered?

AY05 YGE is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 March 2005.

Is AY05 YGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY05 YGE shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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