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DA05 OPY

2005 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

206,924 mi
Last recorded206,924 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2013
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2013 206,924 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 190,199 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

all brake pads wearing low

Pass 2 Apr 2012 167,320 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 141,401 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 141,401 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

slight play in steering

Pass 31 Mar 2011 134,546 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 134,546 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

slight play in steering f/diacs corroded n/s/f tyre worn

Pass 27 Sep 2010 124,849 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 124,279 miles

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

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

slight play in steering.

Pass 17 Mar 2010 115,705 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 115,705 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 106,936 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 106,936 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 74,361 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 OPY is a 2005 Ford Focus in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 OPY, 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 OPY registered?

DA05 OPY is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 July 2005.

Is DA05 OPY safe to buy?

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