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AY05 YJD

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

123,131 mi
Last recorded123,131 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 YJD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2024 123,131 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

underbody and subframes corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2023 106,719 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

offside and nearside front wings corroded

underbody has surface rust

Pass 14 Oct 2022 95,803 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 91,436 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2021 91,436 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2021 88,699 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2021 88,699 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2020 85,209 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2020 85,209 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 79,753 miles

Front washers weak

Fail 26 Apr 2019 79,751 miles

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

Front washers weak

Pass 26 Apr 2018 74,030 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 26 Apr 2018 74,030 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 68,013 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 May 2016 63,450 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 58,041 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 May 2015 58,041 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 52,567 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

the rear tyres are worn right to the legal limit

Pass 22 Apr 2013 47,099 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 42,407 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 May 2012 42,407 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2011 35,024 miles

front tyres worn to 3mm

wheel bearing noise when driven but it could be the worn tyres

Fail 6 May 2011 35,024 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front tyres worn to 3mm

wheel bearing noise when driven but it could be the worn tyres

Pass 11 May 2010 25,840 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 20,214 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 11,133 miles

nearside front tyre tread low on outer edge 2mm

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 YJD is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YJD, 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 YJD registered?

AY05 YJD is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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