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AY05 YMG

2005 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

78,909 mi
Last recorded78,909 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 YMG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 78,909 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 74,155 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 65,907 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured all except side repeaters (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

rear wiper blade deteriorating

Fail 26 Sep 2023 65,836 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured all except side repeaters (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

rear wiper blade deteriorating

Pass 28 Sep 2022 56,895 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2022 56,895 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 51,563 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2022 51,563 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 49,936 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 48,973 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inside tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 47,800 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 46,396 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 44,928 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 43,661 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 42,464 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 40,945 miles

Front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 25 Mar 2013 38,986 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 37,289 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 35,465 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 35,465 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 33,774 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 32,141 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 24,492 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 24,492 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 YMG is a 2005 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 YMG, 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 YMG registered?

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

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