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AY05 YJZ

2005 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

137,226 mi
Last recorded137,226 miles
Recorded on3 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 May 2023 137,226 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front lower wing corroded

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 126,469 miles

Rear inner sills corroding

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also light cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer sill corroding

exhaust centre and rear heat shields partially adrift

general corrosion to underside components

suspension bushes perishing/lifting

Fail 27 Apr 2022 126,469 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also light cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer sill corroding

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to canvas on edges and advise replacing (5.2.3 (e))

Rear inner sills corroding

exhaust centre and rear heat shields partially adrift

general corrosion to underside components

suspension bushes perishing/lifting

Pass 16 Apr 2021 119,869 miles

Exhaust mounting defective all corroding but secure at time of test (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from one of the flexible sections (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small flat spots on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

centre and rear exhaust heat shields partially adrift

general corrosion to underside components

Fail 15 Apr 2021 119,868 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective all corroding but secure at time of test (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from one of the flexible sections (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small flat spots on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

centre and rear exhaust heat shields partially adrift

general corrosion to underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2020 115,054 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

exhaust heat shield partially adrift

general corrosion to underside components

Pass 29 Apr 2019 107,014 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear joint (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 107,008 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear joint (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 96,010 miles

Engine mil lamp on

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bushes. (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

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

light corrosion on inner sills offside and nearside. and outer sills rear near prescribed area's.

Fail 26 Apr 2018 96,002 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and baqld/out of shape. large splits all round. (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Engine mil lamp on

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bushes. (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

light corrosion on inner sills offside and nearside. and outer sills rear near prescribed area's.

Pass 12 Apr 2017 83,346 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 77,647 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2016 77,647 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 75,523 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 72,348 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 68,581 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 65,936 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 60,550 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 53,050 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f tyre close to wear bars plus wearing on edges

Fail 24 Aug 2010 53,035 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f tyre close to wear bars plus wearing on edges

Pass 24 Aug 2009 44,793 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 33,208 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 YJZ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2005 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 74,404 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 YJZ, 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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AY05 YJZ is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 March 2005.

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