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DA05 OTG

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

125,210 mi
Last recorded125,210 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 OTG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2022 125,210 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill/arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

suspension components surface rust

Fail 22 Nov 2022 125,196 miles

Offside Front Body panel insecure slam panel (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower sill/arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

suspension components surface rust

Pass 30 Oct 2021 118,483 miles

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal o-s-f-r sill, n-s-f-o wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under body & suspension components surface rust

wheel caps fitted

Pass 6 Nov 2020 112,672 miles

Nearside Front Mirror taped

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Prescribed areas covered in sealant

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Nov 2020 112,672 miles

Nearside Front Mirror taped

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Prescribed areas covered in sealant

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 101,589 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear suspensions components slightly corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2018 91,226 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 81,571 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

oil leak

Fail 8 Jul 2017 81,568 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

nearside/offside washer jets partially blocked

oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2016 74,617 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Aug 2016 74,617 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 67,948 miles

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

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

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

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

front inner brake pads look low

nearside front tyre on 3mm worn on inner edge

parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met.

Fail 13 Jul 2015 67,948 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

front inner brake pads look low

nearside front tyre on 3mm worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Jul 2014 61,600 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2014 61,599 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 55,475 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 46,025 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 46,019 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 35,395 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 35,390 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 25,201 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 22,797 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 22,790 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 20,871 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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 OTG is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 OTG, 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 OTG is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 2 August 2005.

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