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AY55 WHA

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

216,844 mi
Last recorded216,844 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2022 216,844 miles

All four coil springs corroding

Central Exhaust heat shield insecure

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2022 216,844 miles

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))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 207,533 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 207,532 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 198,708 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underside of body corroding

Fail 30 Sep 2020 198,703 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 108,072 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2019 180,071 miles

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))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 175,006 miles

Front & rear inner discs slightly corroded.

Pass 29 Aug 2017 166,953 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 166,952 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 159,478 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 1 Sep 2016 159,478 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2015 147,384 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2014 133,831 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 121,223 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2013 121,223 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 105,080 miles

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.

Pass 26 Aug 2011 86,660 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 67,992 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2009 58,937 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 42,281 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 42,281 miles

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

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 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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