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DA05 GXM

2005 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

118,532 mi
Last recorded118,532 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 GXM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2016 118,532 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 111,422 miles

Trailing arm bushes starting to break away

Fail 9 Nov 2015 111,420 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Trailing arm bushes starting to break away

Pass 17 Nov 2014 106,666 miles

Engine sounding rough on fast idle

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 Nov 2014 106,609 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Engine sounding rough on fast idle

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 104,472 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 29 Nov 2013 104,472 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Oil leak

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 97,316 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 84,329 miles

rear disc badly corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2010 71,819 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2010 71,819 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2009 58,265 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

small cut in sidewall no cords exposed

Pass 21 Nov 2008 45,241 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 44,043 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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DA05 GXM is a 2005 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DA05 GXM, 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 GXM is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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