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AY55 XLH

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

130,269 mi
Last recorded130,269 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 XLH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 130,269 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2025 130,171 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 124,904 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 120,641 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 118,535 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 118,526 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 111,712 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 104,630 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 95,821 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 87,039 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 77,944 miles

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

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

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

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

all brake discs slightly worn and lipped

nsr tyre wearing low (3mm)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 69,241 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2014 68,507 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2014 68,507 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2012 60,553 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 45,505 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 38,977 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 32,022 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 23,698 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 22,746 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 XLH is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 XLH, 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 XLH registered?

AY55 XLH is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 September 2005.

Is AY55 XLH safe to buy?

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