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AY55 XRP

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

124,319 mi
Last recorded124,319 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 XRP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 124,319 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

exhaust corrosion outer skin

Fail 16 Feb 2026 124,314 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

exhaust corrosion outer skin

Pass 11 Feb 2025 113,453 miles

Exhaust rear heat shield loose.

Exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished/worn smooth on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear suspension components corroded.

Pass 16 Feb 2024 102,994 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Reverse lamp inoperative.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2024 102,986 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Reverse lamp inoperative.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 96,322 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

chip in windscreen doesn't affect drivers view

Pass 6 Jan 2022 94,495 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust Silencer Corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2022 94,494 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust Silencer Corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 93,253 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust back box corroded

rear subframe corroded

reverse light inoperative

Fail 15 Jan 2021 93,239 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened lower arm spring seat (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust back box corroded

rear subframe corroded

reverse light inoperative

Pass 9 Jul 2019 90,744 miles

both front tyres worn slightly on inner edges

centre exhaust corooded

chip in swept area of windscreen

n/s handbrake requires more effort to operate than o/s ( possible fault that requires investigation)

o/s/r tyre low on inner edge and nail in tread

Fail 9 Jul 2019 90,744 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

both front tyres worn slightly on inner edges

centre exhaust corooded

chip in swept area of windscreen

n/s handbrake requires more effort to operate than o/s ( possible fault that requires investigation)

o/s/r tyre low on inner edge and nail in tread

Pass 18 Jul 2018 89,129 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2017 87,264 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit plus small cut in tread pattern (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

front brake discs worn [inner faces]

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 19 Jul 2017 87,264 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit plus small cut in tread pattern (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

front brake discs worn [inner faces]

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2016 82,509 miles

Centre exhaust corroded

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 18 Jul 2016 82,477 miles

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

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

Centre exhaust corroded

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 79,038 miles

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

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

rear ehaust box corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2014 75,293 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2014 75,293 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

offside outer handbrake cable in poor condition

Pass 22 Jul 2013 71,038 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 70,458 miles

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 25 Apr 2012 66,348 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 60,912 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 52,180 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 40,439 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 40,439 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 36,036 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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 XRP is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 XRP, 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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AY55 XRP is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 November 2005.

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