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DA05 OLH

2005 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

222,459 mi
Last recorded222,459 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2014
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 OLH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Jan 2014 222,459 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 25 Jan 2014 222,459 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 11 Jan 2013 197,070 miles

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 11 Jan 2013 197,070 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2012 173,326 miles

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)

boost pipe to turbo brackets insecure upper and lower mountings

centre exhaust box slightly deteriorated

Pass 27 Jan 2011 146,029 miles

Skin on backbox is corroded and split but not leaking

Unable to open boot lid

Fail 27 Jan 2011 146,029 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Both front tyres are bald on inside edge and on 2-3mm

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

N/S/R tyre is on 3mm and has a nail in the centre of the tread

Rear brake discs are corroded and lipped

Skin on backbox is corroded and split but not leaking

Unable to open boot lid

Pass 19 Mar 2010 122,225 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 80,251 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 80,235 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

airbag warning light on

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 OLH is a 2005 Ford Focus in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OLH, 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 OLH registered?

DA05 OLH is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 June 2005.

Is DA05 OLH safe to buy?

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