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DA05 DVY

2005 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

173,116 mi
Last recorded173,116 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 DVY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2019 173,116 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2019 173,110 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Dec 2017 167,972 miles

Front bumper loose

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)

Fail 6 Dec 2017 167,965 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Front bumper loose

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 17 Jan 2017 162,670 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 28 Jan 2016 156,375 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

baby seat fitted

n/s sill slightly corroded

Fail 28 Jan 2016 156,357 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

baby seat fitted

n/s sill slightly corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2015 141,192 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2014 131,474 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 122,247 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 112,952 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 104,128 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 93,980 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2009 83,977 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 73,267 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)

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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DA05 DVY is a 2005 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DA05 DVY, 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 DA05 DVY registered?

DA05 DVY is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 August 2005.

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