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AY55 WKZ

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

131,178 mi
Last recorded131,178 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 WKZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2024 131,178 miles

Central Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nearside & offside (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front linkage arm rubber

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front + rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 128,123 miles

Front both sides wheel arches corroded

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 124,300 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear one missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened back arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front wing Corroded

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened back arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

heat shield lose

Pass 27 Mar 2021 116,099 miles

Nearside Front wheel arch corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2020 111,376 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 106,110 miles

205/55/R16/91H. OF 4 OR 3 NR 1.8 NF 4mm.

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Shock slightly weak. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge JUST LEGAL. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 97,726 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear tyre chopping out of shape

Fail 12 Jan 2018 97,672 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear sill... (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear tyre chopping out of shape

Pass 13 Jan 2017 88,940 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2017 88,940 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 80,090 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 76,125 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 73,594 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 64,110 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 27 Jan 2012 51,310 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 50,069 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 44,370 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 36,654 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 27,587 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 WKZ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 WKZ, 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 WKZ is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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