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AY55 WFG

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

179,537 mi
Last recorded179,537 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 WFG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2016 179,537 miles

offside front tyre heavily worn on inner edge

offside rear brake disc corroded

Fail 20 Jul 2016 179,537 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

offside front tyre heavily worn on inner edge

offside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2015 161,905 miles

All four discs scored and worn

The park brake only just MOT spec it requires adjustment or repair

Fail 14 Aug 2015 161,905 miles

All four discs scored and worn

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

The park brake only just MOT spec it requires adjustment or repair

Pass 5 Aug 2014 143,880 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 128,436 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 113,830 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 88,556 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 Jul 2010 67,937 miles

offside rear door does not open

Fail 5 Jul 2010 67,937 miles

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

offside rear door does not open

Pass 23 Oct 2009 57,041 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 45,457 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 45,457 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 WFG is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WFG, 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 WFG registered?

AY55 WFG is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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