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AY55 GDU

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

165,551 mi
Last recorded165,551 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 GDU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2022 165,551 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2022 165,551 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 159,071 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2021 159,064 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 154,684 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 149,041 miles

Front both side are cutting out on inside

Nearside Rear Undertray not fully secure heat sheld (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre at2.mm

Pass 31 May 2018 142,777 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 137,348 miles

Front both front tyres at 2mm

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both sides (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 131,583 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 128,298 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2015 128,298 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 117,714 miles

oil leak from gearbox

silencer deteriorated but not leaking

Pass 31 Jul 2013 113,228 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 104,162 miles

Engine warning light on dash

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AY55 GDU is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AY55 GDU, 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 AY55 GDU registered?

AY55 GDU is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 November 2005.

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