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AY54 GAO

2005 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

276,530 mi
Last recorded276,530 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY54 GAO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2016 276,530 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 255,668 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 231,010 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 231,009 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 198,647 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 165,915 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 165,915 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 127,672 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 127,449 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 127,449 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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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AY54 GAO is a 2005 Ford Focus in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AY54 GAO, 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

How do I check the history of AY54 GAO?

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What year was AY54 GAO registered?

AY54 GAO is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 January 2005.

Is AY54 GAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY54 GAO shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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