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DA05 ORJ

2005 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2015
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

124,527 mi
Last recorded124,527 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2014
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 ORJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 21 Jul 2014 124,527 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 112,435 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 103,616 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 95,235 miles

front no plate cracked

Pass 14 Jun 2010 87,486 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 79,261 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 65,324 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 ORJ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ORJ, 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 ORJ registered?

DA05 ORJ is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 July 2005.

Is DA05 ORJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA05 ORJ shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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