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AY55 ZVO

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

165,475 mi
Last recorded165,475 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2015
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 ZVO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2015 165,475 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 145,860 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Oct 2013 145,855 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Sep 2012 132,589 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 132,589 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 125,893 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 113,745 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

centre rear exhaust heat shield insecure

front exhaust bracket fractured

Fail 15 Sep 2010 113,745 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

centre rear exhaust heat shield insecure

front exhaust bracket fractured

Pass 12 Sep 2009 93,366 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2008 65,869 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine oil above max on dipp stick

Pass 3 Sep 2008 65,869 miles

engine oil above max on dipp stick

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 ZVO is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 ZVO, 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 ZVO registered?

AY55 ZVO is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 September 2005.

Is AY55 ZVO safe to buy?

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