MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
104,595 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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
Both rear tyres perished and cracked
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak ()
offside rear tyre perishing
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
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Oil leak ()
auxiliary belt worn
power steering fluid level low
rear exhaust bracket broken
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
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
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
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
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)
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
Front brake pads wearing down
Rear wiper blade rubber split
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
How Reliable is the Ford Focus?
Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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AY05 YMM is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2005.
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