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AY55 XJD

2005 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

134,287 mi
Last recorded134,287 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2022 134,287 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2022 134,287 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 125,839 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 121,220 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 121,220 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 117,306 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 111,826 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 111,815 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)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 105,354 miles

Exhaust heat shields are loose

Exhaust system, rust corrosion

Front & rear suspension components, rust corrosion

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 96,167 miles

Both front tyres worn bal on inner edge

Pass 30 Jan 2015 88,432 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 78,866 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2013 78,865 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 10 Sep 2012 73,491 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front pads appear low

Pass 10 Sep 2012 73,491 miles

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

front pads appear low

Pass 1 Sep 2011 68,630 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 61,648 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 47,984 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 34,139 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 34,139 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 XJD is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XJD, 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 XJD registered?

AY55 XJD is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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