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AR05 DCU

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

104,793 mi
Last recorded104,793 miles
Recorded on3 May 2014
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR05 DCU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 3 May 2014 104,793 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 May 2014 104,793 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2013 97,579 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust rear section supported by(temp type of repair)recd permanant repair

rear light lens condensated

slight noise from area of n/s rear wheel pos start of wheel brg???

towball removedat time of testing

Pass 13 Jun 2012 87,396 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 61,766 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 49,629 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 49,629 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 39,486 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Apr 2008 31,988 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

front brake discs slightly corroded and lipped

nearside washer jet partially blocked still providing enough water to the screen

wipers starting to smear screen

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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AR05 DCU is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AR05 DCU, 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 AR05 DCU registered?

AR05 DCU is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is AR05 DCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR05 DCU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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