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AY05 YVU

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

167,691 mi
Last recorded167,691 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 YVU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2019 167,691 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2018 160,162 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight corrosion underneath the vehicle.

Pass 24 Jun 2017 149,962 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

slight corrosion underneath the vehicle.

Fail 24 Jun 2017 149,962 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

slight corrosion underneath the vehicle.

Pass 6 Aug 2016 144,280 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2016 144,280 miles

Front Stop lamp not working Both (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 117,681 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 98,049 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 98,006 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 87,627 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 77,540 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 77,540 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 67,861 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 56,416 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 43,377 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 38,421 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 YVU is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YVU, 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 YVU registered?

AY05 YVU is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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