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AY55 XLP

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

80,377 mi
Last recorded80,377 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2017 80,377 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2016 75,040 miles

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

both rear tyres low tread

engine light on

exhaust deteriorating

front number plate cracked

Fail 16 Jan 2016 75,040 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

both rear tyres low tread

engine light on

exhaust deteriorating

front number plate cracked

Pass 21 Jan 2015 70,522 miles

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

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 16 Jan 2014 66,750 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2014 66,750 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 58,982 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 58,980 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 52,986 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 45,078 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 33,092 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 22,426 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 21,598 miles

front tyre treads getting low in centre

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 XLP is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol 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 XLP, 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 XLP registered?

AY55 XLP is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 September 2005.

Is AY55 XLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY55 XLP shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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