CarVerify

Free Car Check

DA05 MVW

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1596cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

187,885 mi
Last recorded187,885 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 MVW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2021 187,885 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 29 Oct 2021 187,882 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 181,181 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 181,145 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Oct 2019 173,489 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill damaged and corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

front flexipipe/cat corroded

Fail 15 Oct 2019 173,489 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill damaged and corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

front flexipipe/cat corroded

tracking out

Pass 3 Nov 2018 160,940 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2018 160,938 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 146,685 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2016 131,704 miles

O/S OUTER SILL DAMAGED

Fail 22 Oct 2016 131,704 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint BOTH REAR (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Stop lamp not working BOTH (1.2.1b)

O/S OUTER SILL DAMAGED

Pass 17 Oct 2015 115,578 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges 205/55/16

cam belt due for change

front brake discs in poor condition

gearbox oil leaks

os outer sill damaged

Fail 17 Oct 2015 115,578 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both front lower (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on inner edges 205/55/16

front brake discs in poor condition

os outer sill damaged

Pass 30 Oct 2014 101,725 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 90,158 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 3 Nov 2012 76,412 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)

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

Fail 3 Nov 2012 76,412 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2011 61,821 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 47,398 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 34,255 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 24,901 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)

imbalance on front brakes

Pass 21 May 2008 24,488 miles

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

Offside Rear 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
Full Ford Focus reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DA05 MVW is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 MVW, 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

How do I check the history of DA05 MVW?

You can check the full history of DA05 MVW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DA05 MVW registered?

DA05 MVW is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 June 2005.

Is DA05 MVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA05 MVW shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DA05 MVW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DA05 MVW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.