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AY55 WYB

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

175,235 mi
Last recorded175,235 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 WYB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2018 175,235 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 175,235 miles

Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (1.6 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 161,931 miles

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

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

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)

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 25 Oct 2016 159,721 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 155,976 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2015 155,976 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 149,847 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2014 149,847 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 113,614 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 133,614 miles

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 lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

TYRES..both front worn close to limit (2mm to 3mm tread remaining, n/s/f worn on outer edge) n/s/r worn close to limit and shows slight perish cracking ti inner sidewall

Pass 8 Aug 2012 115,271 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 105,666 miles

Covers fitted above and below vehicle

Damage on n/s sill

Front brake discs becoming lipped and pitted

Hubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked

Pass 1 Oct 2010 93,784 miles

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

exhaust becoming corroded

front brake application uneven

handbrake travel becoming excessive

inspection covers fitted above and below vehicle

rear brake discs worn and lipped

wheel-trims fitted - retainers not checked

Fail 4 Oct 2009 81,696 miles

Covers fitted under vehicle

Hubcaps fitted wheel nuts not checked

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Oct 2009 81,696 miles

Covers fitted under vehicle

Hubcaps fitted wheel nuts not checked

Pass 3 Oct 2008 64,002 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

covers fitted under front of vehicle

front and rear brake discs lipped

hubcaps fitted whrrl nuts not checked

n/s/r tyre perishing and close to legal limit

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 WYB is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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