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AY55 LKU

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,639 mi
Last recorded77,639 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 LKU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2024 77,639 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2024 77,632 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 75,059 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 72,396 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 69,075 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources nearside is flickering on & off (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 64,355 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 59,026 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 59,025 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 44,438 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 43,625 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 43,625 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Inner surface badly corroded (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner surface badly corrded (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Fail 29 Sep 2014 42,525 miles

Inside brake disc face corroded n/s/f and o/s/f

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 42,525 miles

Inside brake disc face corroded n/s/f and o/s/f

Pass 1 Oct 2013 40,799 miles

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

auxillery drive belt noisy

Pass 11 Jan 2013 37,856 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 31,085 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 24,400 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 17,644 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 9,574 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 9,040 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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AY55 LKU is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LKU, 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 LKU registered?

AY55 LKU is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 December 2005.

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