MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
216,844 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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All four coil springs corroding
Central Exhaust heat shield insecure
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
All four coil springs corroding
Central Exhaust heat shield insecure
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Underside of body corroding
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened contact area broken away (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened contact area broken away (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
underside surface corroded
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH REARS -INNER FACES WORN (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Coil spring corroded BOTH FRONT COILS CORRODED (5.3.1 (b) (i))
FACTORY FITTED ENGINE COVER /UNDER TRAY -ENGINE OIL ON MIN
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak STRUT (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH REARS -INNER FACES WORN (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Coil spring corroded BOTH FRONT COILS CORRODED (5.3.1 (b) (i))
FACTORY FITTED ENGINE COVER /UNDER TRAY -ENGINE OIL ON MIN
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3.0 mm +cuts in tread -205/55/16-91W (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Front & rear inner discs slightly corroded.
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
engine covers and under trays fitted
Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear inner bush (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear inner bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
engine covers and under trays fitted
engine oil leaks
rear exhaust heat sheld inscure
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
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)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Exhaust heat shield not fully secure
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Exhaust heat shield not fully secure
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
n/s/f & o/s/f tyres just starting to wear on inner edges.( slight )
rear exhaust heat shield slightly insecure.
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
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AY55 WHA is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
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 WHA, 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 WHA is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 2 September 2005.
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