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AY05 YJX

2005 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2025
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

122,932 mi
Last recorded122,932 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 YJX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2024 122,932 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2024 122,932 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Feb 2023 119,624 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2023 119,249 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 112,775 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2021 112,770 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both sides of the vehicle (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both sides of the vehicle (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Oct 2020 107,028 miles

tested wet

Fail 4 Oct 2020 107,007 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

tested wet

Pass 2 Oct 2019 100,162 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 95,417 miles

Minor oil leak from engine.

Fail 8 Oct 2018 95,417 miles

Minor oil leak from engine.

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Oct 2018 95,417 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Minor oil leak from engine.

Pass 20 Sep 2017 87,534 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 87,534 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 78,116 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 21 Sep 2016 78,116 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated broken (6.3.1d)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 69,903 miles

front exhaust joint and mounts corroded

oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2014 65,162 miles

wipers splitting

Fail 18 Sep 2014 65,152 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

wipers splitting

Pass 18 May 2013 57,139 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 May 2013 59,093 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 May 2012 48,794 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 May 2011 41,690 miles

Nearside 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)

inner face of front discs worn and deteriorated slightly

near side rear tyre out of shape slightly - advise changing

Pass 19 May 2010 35,543 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 28,538 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 23,192 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 23,192 miles

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

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

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 YJX is a 2005 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 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 YJX, 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 YJX registered?

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

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