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AY05 YLH

2005 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

105,830 mi
Last recorded105,830 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2017 105,830 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 101,912 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 92,513 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 92,512 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 83,552 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 76,961 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 69,757 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 62,246 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 53,811 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 27,475 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 23,671 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 YLH is a 2005 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 YLH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY05 YLH registered?

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

Is AY05 YLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY05 YLH shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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