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DA05 OAM

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

152,873 mi
Last recorded152,873 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2019 152,873 miles

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 137,544 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2018 137,544 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 122,068 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 105,113 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 105,113 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2015 93,612 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 93,612 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 80,065 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 65,386 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seats Fitted to both outer rear seats

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 13 Mar 2012 51,397 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 37,835 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 30,821 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 22,182 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 OAM is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 OAM, 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

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What year was DA05 OAM registered?

DA05 OAM is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 July 2005.

Is DA05 OAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA05 OAM shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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