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AY05 YWF

2005 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

174,720 mi
Last recorded174,720 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2022 174,720 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement left and right (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded left and right (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle slight surface corrosion

Rear left and right inner sill slight corrosion

exhaust bracket front and rear broken but still secure

Pass 3 Dec 2021 153,035 miles

Front exhaust bracket broken but still secure

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear under body slight surface corrosion

Fail 3 Dec 2021 153,035 miles

Front exhaust bracket broken but still secure

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear under body slight surface corrosion

Pass 30 Nov 2020 131,991 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 116,083 miles

under body slight surface corrosion

Pass 5 Dec 2018 111,533 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2018 111,515 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 107,463 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 107,463 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 103,127 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 97,098 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 97,098 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 92,954 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 86,735 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2013 78,109 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 70,037 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 70,037 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jan 2011 61,956 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 55,036 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2009 46,287 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 34,905 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 YWF is a 2005 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YWF, 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 YWF registered?

AY05 YWF is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 March 2005.

Is AY05 YWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY05 YWF shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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