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AY05 YLX

2005 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

91,806 mi
Last recorded91,806 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 YLX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2019 91,806 miles

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

both rear inner sills very rusty

Pass 3 Jan 2018 86,891 miles

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

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

both rear inner sills rusty

Pass 3 Jan 2017 81,144 miles

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

both rear inner sills rusty

Fail 3 Jan 2017 81,144 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

both rear inner sills rusty

Pass 11 Jan 2016 76,067 miles

both rear inner sills have surface corrosion

Pass 15 Jan 2015 70,153 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both rear inner sills have surface corrosion

Pass 14 Jan 2014 65,721 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

fuel filler pipe corroded

oil pan corroded slightly

Pass 16 Jan 2013 60,053 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

front brake discs ridged slightly

oil pan corroded slightly

Pass 28 Dec 2011 54,794 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear pads wearing low

Pass 14 Jan 2011 49,678 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 49,679 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 42,754 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 33,515 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 25,241 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 YLX is a 2005 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YLX, 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 YLX registered?

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

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The MOT history for AY05 YLX shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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