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AY05 YWH

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

104,593 mi
Last recorded104,593 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 YWH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2017 104,593 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear of vehicle floor & sub frame (6.1.B.2)

coil spring corroded all coil springs corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust tail pipe corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2016 100,658 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2016 100,658 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2015 93,435 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jul 2014 85,470 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2014 85,469 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 76,152 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s rear tyre wearing badly on inside edge

Pass 18 Jun 2012 64,260 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 64,260 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 53,905 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 5 Jul 2011 53,905 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 50,699 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 42,835 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 35,138 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 28,025 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 YWH is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YWH, 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 YWH registered?

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

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