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AY05 YLU

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

93,210 mi
Last recorded93,210 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 YLU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2015 93,210 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2014 85,490 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Apr 2014 85,490 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2013 75,941 miles

O/S/F wing mirror back cover missing.

Slight damage to front number plate but still readable.

Fail 3 Apr 2013 75,941 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres starting to wear low on tread. 205/55/r16-91V

O/S/F wing mirror back cover missing.

Slight damage to front number plate but still readable.

Pass 10 Apr 2012 62,219 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine difficult to start

Fail 10 Apr 2012 62,219 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine difficult to start

Pass 11 Apr 2011 49,132 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 39,439 miles

Rear tyres splitting

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Wiper blades starting to smear

Pass 4 Mar 2009 28,139 miles

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

front number plate cracked

nearside front tyre tread low 2mm and perished

Pass 11 Mar 2008 19,359 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 YLU is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 YLU, 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 YLU registered?

AY05 YLU is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 March 2005.

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