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AY05 YHU

2005 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2022
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

155,098 mi
Last recorded155,098 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 YHU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2021 155,098 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 133,062 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 123,585 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 114,386 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 110,648 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 105,107 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 99,138 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 89,421 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 78,955 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 63,553 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 49,911 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 49,911 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 35,032 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 22,621 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 16,281 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 YHU is a 2005 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 YHU, 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

How do I check the history of AY05 YHU?

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What year was AY05 YHU registered?

AY05 YHU is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 April 2005.

Is AY05 YHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY05 YHU shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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