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AY05 ZMV

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,854 mi
Last recorded149,854 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2019 149,854 miles

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

Front exhaust flex joint deteriorated

Nearside Front Outer drive shaft joint boot weep of grease at clip

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover adrift

Offside Front bottom of wing corroded

Offside Front door checkstrap broken

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2019 149,854 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure cable insecure in backplate (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Front door checkstrap broken

Offside Front tyre low on edges

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

Front exhaust flex joint deteriorated

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

Nearside Front Outer drive shaft joint boot weep of grease at clip

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover adrift

Offside Front bottom of wing corroded

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 148,298 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2018 148,298 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 146,337 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front wing indicator lens missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 144,255 miles

Nearside Front outer driveshaft boot weep oof grease

Offside Front brake disc inner face rusty lip

Offside Front outer drive shaft boot clip weeping grease

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear osr tyre inner edge feathered

Rear wiper missing

nsr tyre edges worn / feathered

small chip windscreen

Fail 2 Mar 2016 144,255 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner bald (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement brak binding (3.5.1k)

Front tyres worn uneven

Nearside Front outer driveshaft boot weep oof grease

Offside Front brake disc inner face rusty lip

Offside Front outer drive shaft boot clip weeping grease

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear osr tyre inner edge feathered

Rear wiper missing

nsr tyre edges worn / feathered

small chip windscreen

Pass 19 Feb 2015 140,860 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 19 Feb 2015 140,860 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Feb 2014 127,593 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

exhaust heat shield come adrift

Pass 4 Mar 2013 113,465 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Mar 2013 113,464 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 96,874 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 81,037 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 81,037 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 63,108 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 43,165 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 28,253 miles

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

front tyre inner edges wearing uneven

handbrake only just passed, 19%

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 ZMV is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZMV, 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 ZMV registered?

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

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