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DA04 VEG

2005 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

172,468 mi
Last recorded172,468 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA04 VEG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2018 172,468 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2017 164,259 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 157,366 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 147,551 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 135,822 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 128,397 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2012 127,317 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2012 127,317 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 124,366 miles

child seat fitted to o/s/r outer seat not enableing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Feb 2010 114,984 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 102,518 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 102,518 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

CREAK SUSPECT NEARSIDE FRONT STEERING RACK ARM

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 80,997 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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DA04 VEG is a 2005 Ford Focus in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 DA04 VEG, 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 DA04 VEG registered?

DA04 VEG is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 March 2005.

Is DA04 VEG safe to buy?

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