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4849DHC

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2014
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

215,640 mi
Last recorded215,640 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2013
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration4849DHC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2013 215,640 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 215,637 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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

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

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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4849DHC is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 4849DHC, 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 4849DHC registered?

4849DHC is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 March 2005.

Is 4849DHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 4849DHC shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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