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AY55 XWO

2005 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

159,988 mi
Last recorded159,988 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 XWO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2020 159,988 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 159,945 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 155,649 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 147,463 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 138,089 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 20 Aug 2016 131,374 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2016 131,362 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Rear exhaust bracket snapped

Pass 15 Aug 2015 124,912 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 118,767 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 106,031 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2013 106,031 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2012 95,136 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 84,929 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 74,883 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 61,799 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 61,799 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 49,564 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 XWO is a 2005 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 XWO, 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 XWO registered?

AY55 XWO is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 September 2005.

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The MOT history for AY55 XWO shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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