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AY05 YKE

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

102,144 mi
Last recorded102,144 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 102,144 miles

slight blow on exhaust

Pass 20 May 2025 98,099 miles

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

Rear heat sheild loose

Pass 23 May 2024 93,757 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2024 93,757 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 May 2023 88,928 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres unevenly worn on inner edges and both rear tyres on 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 May 2023 88,927 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively aero,s both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear indicators wrong colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres unevenly worn on inner edges and both rear tyres on 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2022 83,718 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

exhaust corroded and leaking middle section

rear axle has multiple areas of corrosion

Pass 20 May 2021 80,225 miles

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

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

Fail 19 May 2021 80,224 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned headlamp bulb affecting beam pattern (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened suspension arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 May 2020 78,218 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2020 78,206 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 15 May 2019 74,646 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 74,646 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 71,647 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 67,517 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rears worn on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 May 2017 67,444 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rears worn on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 May 2016 62,784 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

child seat n/s/r

engine oil leak

o/s/f tyre worn on edge

Fail 25 May 2016 62,784 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear mounting (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

child seat n/s/r

engine oil leak

o/s/f tyre worn on edge

Fail 14 May 2016 62,727 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake discs pitted

Item removed from drivers view prior to test

Nearside front tyre perished

Offside front tyre worn Bald on inner edge and perished

Oil leak

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

Pass 21 May 2015 57,436 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 57,436 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 54,410 miles

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

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 27 Feb 2014 54,410 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 51,788 miles

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

front tyres starting to crack on tread /sidewall

Pass 1 Mar 2012 47,495 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 43,065 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 38,151 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 32,276 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 26,797 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 YKE is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 YKE, 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 YKE is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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