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AY55 MUE

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

177,689 mi
Last recorded177,689 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2018 177,689 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak requires attention ()

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

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2017 162,643 miles

handbrake efficiency just met

oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2016 151,089 miles

oil leak covering under tray

Fail 13 Apr 2016 151,089 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

oil leak covering under tray

Pass 8 Apr 2015 138,083 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 127,804 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 120,400 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 111,856 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 102,904 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 95,330 miles

brake discs corroded.

Pass 8 Dec 2008 70,270 miles

offside rear seat belt webbing chaffed

Fail 8 Dec 2008 70,270 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

offside rear seat belt webbing chaffed

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 MUE is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 MUE, 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 MUE registered?

AY55 MUE is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 December 2005.

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