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AY55 WKO

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

131,183 mi
Last recorded131,183 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 WKO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2023 131,183 miles

front subframe corroded

rear subframe corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2022 124,147 miles

Offside Front wing corroded and holed

front subframe corroded

rear subframe corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2021 117,951 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal has misting of oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel tank heat shield insecure

Fail 28 Oct 2021 117,951 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal has misting of oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel tank heat shield insecure

Pass 4 Nov 2020 111,798 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 111,798 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 106,611 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

puncture in o/s/r tyre

Pass 15 Jun 2018 101,358 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 98,600 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 88,191 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 82,962 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner wing shield damaged/insecure

Nearside Front Lower wing damaged

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front door damaged

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 May 2016 82,962 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Nearside Front Inner wing shield damaged/insecure

Nearside Front Lower wing damaged

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front door damaged

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 May 2015 70,342 miles

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

creaking on steering

nearside front tyre badly cracking

nearside rear tyre badly cracking

offsdie front tyre badly cracking

offside rear tyre badly cracking

Fail 5 May 2015 70,342 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

offside rear tyre badly cracking

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

creaking on steering

nearside front tyre badly cracking

nearside rear tyre badly cracking

offsdie front tyre badly cracking

Pass 28 May 2014 57,650 miles

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

rear wiper blade split

Fail 27 May 2014 57,650 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

all tyre trreds cracked

rear wiper blade split

Pass 19 Aug 2013 52,557 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2013 52,553 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 44,916 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 38,544 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 31,309 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 23,547 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 17,312 miles

2 front tyres on 2mm of tread

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 WKO is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 WKO, 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 WKO is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 September 2005.

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