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DA05 NBJ

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

120,471 mi
Last recorded120,471 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 NBJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2020 120,471 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 117,016 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 112,106 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 107,697 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 100,936 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 92,812 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 92,812 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 85,438 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 85,435 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 74,836 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 63,210 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 50,134 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 35,712 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 35,712 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 20,966 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 20,945 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 NBJ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 NBJ, 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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What year was DA05 NBJ registered?

DA05 NBJ is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 June 2005.

Is DA05 NBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA05 NBJ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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