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DA05 MZT

2005 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2023
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

139,403 mi
Last recorded139,403 miles
Recorded on12 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 MZT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 May 2022 139,403 miles
Fail 11 May 2022 139,403 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 61,002 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 61,000 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 146,926 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Feb 2018 146,882 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 141,673 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 135,779 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2016 135,746 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 129,954 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 120,054 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 120,047 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 110,957 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 110,956 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 100,886 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 100,885 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

emission not tested due to broken exaust pipe

Pass 11 Jan 2011 92,164 miles

noise on engine (possible leak on injector)

Fail 11 Jan 2011 92,164 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

noise on engine (possible leak on injector)

Fail 19 Jan 2010 83,308 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 83,308 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 74,605 miles

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 20 May 2008 73,275 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2008 73,275 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 MZT is a 2005 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 MZT, 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 MZT is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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