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DA05 MWY

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,927 mi
Last recorded63,927 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 MWY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2026 63,927 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2026 63,754 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2025 57,161 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 52,575 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2023 50,722 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 48,606 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2022 48,606 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 46,607 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 45,019 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 43,993 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 42,991 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 42,991 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 40,757 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 40,757 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 37,863 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)

Fail 19 Aug 2016 37,863 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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 34,962 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 31,543 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 28,138 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 24,735 miles

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

rear tyres cracking

Pass 24 Aug 2011 21,998 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front wiper blades smearing screen

Pass 6 Sep 2010 19,549 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 16,333 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 11,037 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 10,505 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 MWY is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 MWY, 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 MWY is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 July 2005.

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