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8913DSS

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2021
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

133,822 mi
Last recorded133,822 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration8913DSS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2020 133,822 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2020 133,822 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 108,581 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 107,548 miles

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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8913DSS is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 8913DSS, 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 8913DSS registered?

8913DSS is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 November 2005.

Is 8913DSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for 8913DSS shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 8913DSS have outstanding finance?

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