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AY05 YJS

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

135,541 mi
Last recorded135,541 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2020 135,541 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2020 135,541 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 124,002 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

front & suspensions components slightly corroded

Fail 11 Jan 2019 124,002 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

front & suspensions components slightly corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2017 117,322 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

o/s gearbox oil seal leaking oil from gearbox

wipers slightly smear screen

Pass 31 Aug 2016 112,299 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 also has a nail present (4.1.E.1)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all rear suspension bushes (2.4.G.2)

coolant level below minimum possible coolant leak

Fail 22 Aug 2016 112,179 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 also has a nail present (4.1.E.1)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all rear suspension bushes (2.4.G.2)

coolant level below minimum possible coolant leak

Pass 20 Aug 2015 103,866 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 94,630 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 84,598 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 77,333 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 68,502 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 67,526 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 59,561 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 48,380 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 YJS is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YJS, 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 YJS registered?

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

Is AY05 YJS safe to buy?

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