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AY05 ZNE

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

152,958 mi
Last recorded152,958 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 ZNE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 152,958 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Mar 2025 152,927 miles

Central Front Fuel system component leaking engine bay injector pipes leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 142,206 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 136,115 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 130,192 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Oct 2021 130,160 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front registration plate deteriorated

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Amd dust cover deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside front wheel buckled

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front wishbones rear bushes both sides deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 123,174 miles

All rear bushes deteriorated

Auxiliary belt deteriorated

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All rear ones very close to failure change at soonest convenience possible (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Engine oil leak

Front tyres wearing close to limit in places and wearing heavily on edges

Front wishbones rear bushes both sides deteriorated

Rear brake flexi hoses deteriorated

Rear coils corroded

Rear shocks have a light misting of oil and corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2019 117,431 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Oct 2019 117,431 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 109,071 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 109,071 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2017 102,001 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 102,001 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Central Front bonnet does not open

Pass 23 Aug 2016 92,534 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 23 Aug 2016 92,534 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 27 Aug 2015 85,108 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 77,030 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 77,029 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 Aug 2013 64,850 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 64,850 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 55,780 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 47,943 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 47,943 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 39,568 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 29,866 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 29,866 miles

Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 12,546 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 10,923 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 ZNE is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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