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AY55 ZTZ

2005 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

145,940 mi
Last recorded145,940 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 ZTZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2016 145,940 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2016 145,940 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 131,594 miles

rear seat belts not checked child seats fitted

Fail 30 Oct 2015 131,593 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55r16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

rear seat belts not checked child seats fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2014 117,070 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 117,070 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

n/s/r tyre edge low

Pass 16 Oct 2013 99,359 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 99,359 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 88,962 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

offside rear tyre age cracked

Pass 23 Sep 2011 77,336 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2010 65,841 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 65,841 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 51,583 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 41,594 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 ZTZ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 ZTZ, 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 ZTZ registered?

AY55 ZTZ is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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