MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
136,131 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front & rear (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
exhaust system, back box corroded.
nearside & offside front lower wing areas corroded, signs of body filler/under-seal present.
under-trays fitted.
vehicle tested in wet conditions.
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front & rear (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
exhaust system, back box corroded.
nearside & offside front lower wing areas corroded, signs of body filler/under-seal present.
under-trays fitted.
vehicle tested in wet conditions.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front tyre edge worn
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside screen large area damage not in drivers view of road
Offside Front body shows impact damage
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front tyre edge worn
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside screen large area damage not in drivers view of road
Offside Front body shows impact damage
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge
offside front tyre wearing on inner edge
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge
offside front tyre wearing on inner edge
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Centre Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
O/s/r tyre out of shape and perished
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
O/s/r tyre out of shape and perished
Oil leak
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Ford Focus?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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DA05 OPJ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 OPJ, 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 OPJ is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 July 2005.
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