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DA05 DXL

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

115,431 mi
Last recorded115,431 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 DXL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 115,431 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2025 108,804 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024 103,991 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 99,907 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2023 99,907 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire resecured (6.1.3 (e))

Pass 30 Dec 2021 94,362 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2021 94,362 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 89,755 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 88,360 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 85,780 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 83,215 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both nearside and offside rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 79,828 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2016 79,808 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 76,647 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 73,705 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 71,167 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 67,018 miles

Offside Rear 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 13 Dec 2011 60,937 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 56,612 miles

front brakes slightly out of balance

Pass 10 Nov 2009 46,945 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 46,942 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 28,824 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 28,824 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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 DXL is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 DXL, 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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DA05 DXL is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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