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AY55 XRK

2005 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

131,629 mi
Last recorded131,629 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 XRK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2019 131,629 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 124,862 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

parking brake just met required efficiency(nearside)

Fail 12 Apr 2018 124,862 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

parking brake just met required efficiency(nearside)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 116,310 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 116,310 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front inner wish bone bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 May 2015 105,872 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 101,428 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 93,401 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 84,652 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Sep 2012 84,629 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Sep 2011 73,608 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 73,608 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 63,045 miles

advise engine bay covers fitted

advise engine under tray fitted

Fail 23 Sep 2010 63,045 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

advise engine bay covers fitted

advise engine under tray fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2009 54,096 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 39,783 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 XRK is a 2005 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 XRK, 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 XRK registered?

AY55 XRK is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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