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AY55 WEC

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

117,428 mi
Last recorded117,428 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 WEC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 117,428 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 115,993 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 24 Jul 2023 114,768 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 108,581 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2022 108,581 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 102,133 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 99,054 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre join (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Dec 2020 99,054 miles

Front Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre join (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 94,451 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 84,172 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 74,428 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear tyres perishing

Fail 22 Sep 2017 74,428 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear tyres perishing

Pass 25 Aug 2016 64,427 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 61,746 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 58,850 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 55,585 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 24 Sep 2012 51,460 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 43,681 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 37,641 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 37,641 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 30,665 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 24,150 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 WEC is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 WEC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY55 WEC registered?

AY55 WEC is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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