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AY05 YGL

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

120,406 mi
Last recorded120,406 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2022 120,406 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 110,984 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 102,497 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 92,846 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 83,305 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 76,336 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Apr 2016 72,547 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 72,547 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 67,722 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 67,722 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 62,547 miles

nearside front lower wishbone arm rear bush starting to split

slight split nearside rear tyre outside wall

very slight noise nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 9 Apr 2013 57,350 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 52,558 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 46,678 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 46,678 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 41,906 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 37,531 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 32,176 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 YGL is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YGL, 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 YGL registered?

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

Is AY05 YGL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY05 YGL shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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