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AY05 YLD

2005 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

101,769 mi
Last recorded101,769 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 YLD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2017 101,769 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 97,841 miles

slight corrosion under car at rear section.

Pass 19 Nov 2015 86,967 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 19 Nov 2015 86,967 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 81,633 miles

both front wiper blades deteriorated but still maintain a clean sweep of the screen

engine management warning light displayed

Pass 14 Sep 2013 76,275 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 66,937 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 66,937 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 59,638 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 59,638 miles

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 58,440 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 49,663 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 40,661 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 40,661 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 28,582 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 Jun 2008 28,578 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 26,202 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 YLD is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YLD, 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 YLD registered?

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

Is AY05 YLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY05 YLD shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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