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AY55 WHE

2005 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

152,338 mi
Last recorded152,338 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 WHE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2021 152,338 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 152,337 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 149,336 miles

Rear Exhaust deteriorated

Pass 18 Nov 2019 145,051 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 8 Nov 2018 138,328 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Internal (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 129,650 miles

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

Offside Front driveshaft bearing noisy

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 23 Nov 2016 120,792 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 120,792 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 111,035 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 27 Nov 2014 102,385 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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)

exhaust centre box deteriorated

Pass 13 Nov 2013 91,132 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 80,283 miles

r/o/s tyre wearing low 3mm

Pass 24 Jan 2012 75,188 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 68,645 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2011 68,640 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 60,100 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 60,100 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

cam belt due

Pass 12 Nov 2008 49,326 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 49,323 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 WHE is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 WHE, 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 WHE registered?

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

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