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AY05 YMM

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

104,595 mi
Last recorded104,595 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 YMM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2020 104,595 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2020 104,595 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured drop link (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine oil level on minimum

Pass 15 May 2019 99,873 miles

Both rear tyres perished and cracked

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2019 99,872 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Both rear tyres perished and cracked

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 96,542 miles

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

Oil leak ()

offside rear tyre perishing

Fail 9 Apr 2018 96,542 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front and rear brackets broken (7.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 1mm (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and worn smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

engine oil level below minimum

offside rear tyre perishing

power steering fluid level low

Pass 11 Apr 2017 93,138 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

auxiliary belt worn

power steering fluid level low

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 8 Apr 2017 93,156 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

auxiliary belt worn

power steering fluid level low

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 4 Feb 2016 80,688 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

child seat in rear unable to fully check seat belts

front exhaust bracket broken

oil leak

Fail 3 Feb 2016 80,682 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

child seat in rear unable to fully check seat belts

engine oil level below minimum

front exhaust bracket broken

oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2015 68,742 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 63,823 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 63,823 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 56,075 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 47,187 miles

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

brake fluid needs changing

slight grease seapage from n/s inner drive shaft gaiter

Pass 22 Feb 2011 42,845 miles

Front brake pads wearing down

Rear wiper blade rubber split

Pass 17 Feb 2010 36,246 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 36,246 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 28,500 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 21,621 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 YMM is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YMM, 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 YMM registered?

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

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