MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
187,885 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
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))
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
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
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
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))
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)
O/S OUTER SILL DAMAGED
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
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
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
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
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)
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)
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
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?
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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.
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DA05 MVW is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 June 2005.
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