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AY55 XNU

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

90,082 mi
Last recorded90,082 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 90,082 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 87,897 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 85,626 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2022 83,681 miles

Coolant leak

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surfaces of brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2021 80,457 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2020 77,190 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 74,509 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

offside rear anti roll bar drop link has play

Fail 3 Aug 2019 74,509 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

offside rear anti roll bar drop link has play

Pass 4 Aug 2018 69,189 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 65,276 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 60,133 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 56,483 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 51,155 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 43,900 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 36,357 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 28,666 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 20,923 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 15,068 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 12,183 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 XNU is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 XNU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY55 XNU registered?

AY55 XNU is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 September 2005.

Is AY55 XNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY55 XNU shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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