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AY55 LVJ

2005 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

208,419 mi
Last recorded208,419 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 LVJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2018 208,419 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2017 182,855 miles

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 May 2016 165,783 miles

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

Front Suspension and Rear are Corroded

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

Nearside Front wiper slightly unsecure

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and front Tyres are Deteriorated (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear bumper has Damage

Pass 26 May 2015 157,700 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 26 May 2015 157,700 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 152,344 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 152,344 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 145,732 miles

exhaust minor leak of gasses

front tyres worn to limits(205/55R16)

rear coil springs corroded

rear tyres advance wear

Pass 31 May 2012 137,929 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2012 137,929 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 18 May 2011 125,403 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2011 125,403 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 101,285 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 76,434 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 76,434 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 57,812 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 57,812 miles

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)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 LVJ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AY55 LVJ, 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 LVJ registered?

AY55 LVJ is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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