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AY55 WYH

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

255,887 mi
Last recorded255,887 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2017 255,887 miles

Auxiliary belt deteriorating

Both rear tyre's worn inner edge's

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

middle and rear exhaust sections and including tail pipe mount corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2016 246,599 miles

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Nearside Rear unable to test adult seat belt as child seat fitted

Pass 25 Jul 2015 237,629 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 24 Jul 2015 237,589 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 228,942 miles

Rear tyres worn and feathered on inner edges

Pass 12 Aug 2013 220,005 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 209,966 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Sep 2012 209,965 miles

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 194,851 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

number plate lights very dim both sides

off side rear bearing noisy but no play

Pass 1 Sep 2010 174,296 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 143,679 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 143,676 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 111,785 miles

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 WYH is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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

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