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AY55 HXV

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

127,450 mi
Last recorded127,450 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2023 127,450 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 123,109 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2021 123,101 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 118,130 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 118,130 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 112,930 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 104,653 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 96,691 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 89,371 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 82,361 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 74,523 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 74,523 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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)

front pads low.

Pass 10 Dec 2013 66,176 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 55,864 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 48,641 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 42,046 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 35,814 miles

both front tyres low and worn on inner tread

both rear tyres low and worn on inner tread

Pass 15 Dec 2008 27,092 miles

both front tyres worn on very inner tread

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge slightly

o/s/r tyre worn to 1mm on very inner tread

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 HXV is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AY55 HXV, 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 HXV registered?

AY55 HXV is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 October 2005.

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