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AY55 WEU

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

164,269 mi
Last recorded164,269 miles
Recorded on29 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 WEU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2019 164,269 miles

Both front wings corroded at the bottom

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 10 Jan 2018 145,696 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 139,965 miles

Both registration lamps deteriorated

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

RBT: park brake minimum 16% reduced effort N/S

Fail 4 Feb 2017 139,939 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both registration lamps deteriorated

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

RBT: park brake minimum 16% reduced effort N/S

Pass 6 Feb 2016 127,500 miles

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both sides (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 3 Feb 2016 127,424 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both inner (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both sides (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Feb 2015 121,604 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 114,226 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 114,226 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 106,085 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)

Oil leak

n/s/r indicator bulb starting to discolour

no plate lamp intensity low

o/s door mirror loose but still secure

Fail 30 Apr 2013 106,085 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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)

Oil leak

cut along o/s/f tyre side wall not to cords

n/s/r indicator bulb starting to discolour

no plate lamp intensity low

o/s door mirror loose but still secure

wipers getting poor little smeary

Pass 27 Mar 2012 97,230 miles

Alloy wheel inner rims are slightly distorted.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Handbrake travel is getting high.

OSF mirror assembly is slightly loose.

Rear indicator bulbs are starting to show white.

Pass 14 Mar 2011 89,279 miles

advise front brakes getting worn

advise n/s/r tyre close to the limit

Pass 13 Apr 2010 81,833 miles

Front bumper damaged

Fail 12 Apr 2010 81,833 miles

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

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

Front bumper damaged

Pass 4 Mar 2009 75,165 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

damage to front bumper

offside mirror damaged

Fail 3 Mar 2009 75,165 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

damage to front bumper

offside mirror damaged

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 WEU is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel 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 WEU, 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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AY55 WEU is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 September 2005.

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